Model Context Protocol

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that connects Large Language Models (LLMs) to external data, tools, and real-time context.

MCP is the open-source standard, launched by Anthropic in November 2024, that provides a universal interface for LLM applications. Think of it as the 'USB-C port for AI': it standardizes how models like Claude and ChatGPT access external systems (data sources, tools, and workflows). This protocol eliminates the complex 'N×M' integration problem, offering a secure, bidirectional connection for reading files and executing functions. Major players, including OpenAI and Google DeepMind, have adopted MCP, driving its rapid establishment as the industry framework for building truly capable, agentic AI.

https://modelcontextprotocol.io