Model Context Protocols

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the open-source standard: it acts as the 'USB-C port' for AI agents, standardizing how LLMs (like Claude) connect to external data, tools, and real-time services.

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the secure, open standard introduced by Anthropic in November 2024 to bridge the gap between static LLMs and the dynamic outside world. It establishes a standardized communication framework (utilizing JSON-RPC 2.0) for AI agents to interact with external systems: databases, APIs, and specialized workflows. This protocol moves beyond custom function calling, providing a universal interface for models like ChatGPT and Claude to access real-time data and execute actions (e.g., updating a customer record), ensuring applications are more accurate, automated, and maintainable.

https://modelcontextprotocol.io/