MCP Overview

  • MCP (Model Context Protocol): A unified protocol to expose external tools and data sources to models/Agents, enabling dynamic discovery and invocation.

  • How it works: A client (model/Agent runtime) connects to an MCP server which exposes Tools / Resources / Prompts and an event stream.

  • Industry context: Since its release in 2024-11, MCP has grown rapidly and been called the “USB‑C for AI.” The ecosystem is expanding fast, though remote orchestration, auditability, and incentive mechanisms are still maturing.

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