The Model Context Protocol standardises how a model discovers and calls external tools, files, and services, replacing one-off integrations with a shared plug format. It makes agent tool use portable across models and apps.
Definition
An open standard for connecting AI models to tools and data sources through a common interface, so any model can use any compliant tool.
The Model Context Protocol standardises how a model discovers and calls external tools, files, and services, replacing one-off integrations with a shared plug format. It makes agent tool use portable across models and apps.
Also known as
Model Context Protocol