Dictionary
MCP (Model Context Protocol)
Open protocol that lets LLMs connect to tools, data sources and apps through a standard interface.
Definition
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard for exposing tools, files and APIs to AI models. Instead of bespoke plugins per vendor, an MCP server describes its capabilities and any compatible client (Claude, Cursor, IDE agents, custom apps) can call them with a shared schema — like USB for AI tools.
Example
An MCP server wraps your internal Postgres and ticketing system; Claude Desktop adds it as a connector and can now answer questions and create tickets without custom integration code.
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