AI Glossary term

MCP

An open standard for connecting models to tools and data sources, so one integration works across different apps and models.

Also called: Model Context Protocol, connectors

An open standard for connecting models to tools and data sources, so one integration works across different apps and models.

Why it mattersStops every AI tool needing its own bespoke plug for your Gmail, Notion or database.

See also Tool Use, Function Calling

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