Quick summary
- Term
- MCP
- Plain-English definition
- MCP, or Model Context Protocol, is a protocol pattern for connecting AI systems to tools, data, and external services.
- Technical definition
- MCP, or Model Context Protocol, is a protocol pattern for connecting AI systems to tools, data, and external services.
- Commonly confused with
- Model Context Protocol
Definition
MCP, or Model Context Protocol, is a protocol pattern for connecting AI systems to tools, data, and external services.
Why it matters
MCP can let agents interact with domain infrastructure through controlled, auditable tool access.