Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP): AI, Agents, and Tooling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQmXtrmQ5Zg **This presentation introduces Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open protocol designed to standardize how AI applications and agents interact with external systems.** **MCP aims to solve fragmentation in AI development by providing a unified interface for accessing tools, data, and resources.** **The protocol utilizes prompts, tools, and resources as key interfaces.** **MCP enables developers to build context-rich AI applications that can seamlessly integrate with various data sources.** **The ultimate vision includes agents capable of dynamically discovering new capabilities through a centralized registry, evolving their functionality without requiring pre-programmed knowledge.** **Furthermore, forthcoming features such as remote servers, OAuth support, and a registry API promise enhanced security, discoverability, and extensibility for AI applications.**