MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. Think of MCP like a USB-C port for AI applications. Just as USB-C provides a standardized way to connect your devices to various peripherals and accessories, MCP provides a standardized way to connect AI models to different data sources and tools.

https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction

https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol

https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol

https://x.com/johnrushx/status/1897655569101779201/?rw_tt_thread=True

https://a16z.com/a-deep-dive-into-mcp-and-the-future-of-ai-tooling/