What Is MCP (Model Context Protocol)
MCP is the standard plug that lets an AI assistant talk to your tools and data, the same way USB-C connects any device. What it is, how it is shaped, and how to add one safely.
- The USB-C Port for AI Why one open protocol lets any AI app connect to any tool or data source without someone hand-writing custom glue for every pair.
- Servers, Tools, and Resources What's actually inside an MCP connection: servers that expose tools to call, resources to read, and prompts to reuse.
- Adding One Safely How to configure an MCP server, what access it gets once connected, and the trust question to settle before you plug anything in.