MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. MCP is what allows an AI to be augmented with extra abilities. We talked in a previous post about retrieval augmented generation, adding context to assist an AI task. MCP is an extension of that, allowing your AI to do connect to other tools and tasks like entering sales notes into your CRM database or composing a draft email. The MCP Project describes it this way: “Think of MCP like a USB-C port for AI applications. Just as USB-C provides a standardized way to connect electronic devices, MCP provides a standardized way to connect AI applications to external systems.”
MCP is an open protocol that works like an API, which means you can give your AI permission to connect to tools like GitHub or Figma and interact with those tools you are already using in your business. MCP can help you automate workflows and let your business systems work together in new ways that are tailored to your business needs.
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