MCP Explained: How AI Tools and Agents Work Together
What is MCP? MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It’s a new open standard that enables AI agents to talk to tools and APIs and share information securely, in real time. Think of it like this: LLM + Tools = Agent. MCP is what makes that “+ Tools” part easier, flexible, and secure. Think of MCP Like a USB-C Cable Let’s break it down with a simple analogy: You have a laptop (Agent) and a smartphone (Data Source). You want to transfer photos from your phone to your laptop. So, you use a USB-C cable (MCP) to connect them. The cable doesn’t care what brand your devices are as long as they speak the same protocol, they can share data seamlessly. Now imagine the same idea, but with AI tools: ...