<ul><li>MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open source protocol developed by Anthropic that allows product teams to connect AI assistants with external tools and resources.</li><li>MCP enables LLMs (like GPT-4, Claude, or Gemini) to access the necessary context (data, tools, or resources) to complete a given task.</li><li>Protocols like MCP standardize the rules of data exchange, making it easier to connect different pieces of technology together.</li><li>With MCP, engineers can quickly integrate AI assistants with various tools, APIs, and resources, eliminating the need for bespoke integrations for each tool.</li></ul>

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