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Introducing the Model Context Protocol
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Model Context Protocol is a new
iturn0image0turn0image2turn0image4turn0image9The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard developed by Anthropic to facilitate seamless integration between AI systems and various data sources. By providing a universal framework, MCP enables AI models to access and interact with diverse datasets, such as content repositories, business tools, and development environments, without the need for custom code for each integration. citeturn0search5
MCP operates on a client-server architecture, where:
- MCP Hosts: AI applications (e.g., Claude Desktop, IDEs) that initiate connections to access resources.
- MCP Clients: Protocol clients maintaining one-to-one connections with servers.
- MCP Servers: Lightweight programs exposing specific capabilities through the standardized protocol.
This structure allows AI systems to perform tasks like data retrieval, file management, and interaction with platforms such as GitHub, thereby enhancing their functionality and relevance. citeturn0search6
Anthropic has open-sourced MCP, providing specifications and Software Development Kits (SDKs) in TypeScript and Python to encourage widespread adoption and collaboration. Pre-built MCP servers are available for platforms including Google Drive, Slack, GitHub, Postgres, and Puppeteer, enabling developers to integrate these systems with AI tools efficiently. citeturn0search5
Early adopters like Block and Apollo have integrated MCP into their systems. Development tool companies such as Zed, Replit, Codeium, and Sourcegraph are utilizing MCP to enhance their platforms, allowing AI agents to retrieve relevant information and produce more nuanced and functional outputs with fewer attempts. citeturn0search5
By standardizing the connection between AI systems and data sources, MCP aims to replace fragmented integrations with a more sustainable architecture, simplifying the process of enabling AI-powered tools to access critical datasets and ensuring more accurate and relevant AI responses. citeturn0search5
For more detailed information and to access the MCP specifications and SDKs, visit the official Model Context Protocol website.