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Model Context Protocol

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Model Context Protocol

Overview

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard for connecting AI applications to external systems via “servers” that expose tools and context.

Why it is hyped

MCP is frequently discussed as infrastructure for the “agentic” era:

  • A shared way to integrate tools across ecosystems
  • Reduced vendor lock-in for tool connections
  • A path to reusable integrations

Governance

Anthropic announced donating MCP to a Linux Foundation–hosted “Agentic AI Foundation”.

Security notes

Tool integration standards are powerful, but they also increase risk:

  • More supply chain surface area
  • More opportunities for prompt injection to translate into tool actions

Use LLM Security (OWASP Top 10) guidance (especially plugin/tool risks).

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