Quick definition · 2 min AI term

MCP

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard way to plug tools and data into an AI, so any model can use any connected tool.

Think of it like

A USB-C port for AI. One standard plug, and suddenly every tool fits every model.

Example

Connect an MCP server for GitHub and your AI agent can read repos, open issues, and create pull requests directly.

Why it matters

MCP is one of the hottest AI terms right now. It is what turns a chatbot into an agent that can actually do things.

Where you’ll see it
ClaudeCursorMCP servers KB Cafe · MCP Config Generator
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