Model Context Protocol
concept
In short: The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard for connecting language models to external tools and data sources in a consistent way.
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard for connecting language models to external tools and data sources in a consistent way.
In context
Introduced by Anthropic, MCP lets assistants reach files, APIs, and services through a shared client/server interface. This is a sample concept page.
Key facts
- Open standard — Vendor-neutral client/server protocol.
- Goal — Standardize how models access context and tools.