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MCP (Model Context Protocol)

Reviewed 9 April 2026 Canonical definition

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol for connecting AI applications and agents to external tools, data sources, and services through a standard interface. It gives clients a consistent way to discover capabilities, call tools, and exchange context with MCP servers.

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