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What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

An introduction to the Model Context Protocol (MCP) explaining its purpose as an open standard for connecting AI models to data sources and tools.

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What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

An introduction to the Model Context Protocol (MCP) explaining its purpose as an open standard for connecting AI models to data sources and tools.

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Use when you need to understand the architectural purpose of the Model Context Protocol and how it enables standardized integration between AI assistants and external data sources.

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File	Contains	Use For
`SKILL.md`	Entry point: scope, routing table, and workflow.	Start here.
`docs/mcp-what-is-the-model-context-protocol-workflow-guide.md`	An introductory overview of the Model Context Protocol including architecture, servers, clients, and development details.	Questions about an introductory overview of the Model Context Protocol including architecture, servers, clients, and development deta...

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Main sections: Get started, About MCP, Develop with MCP, Developer tools, Examples.

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Canonical source: https://modelcontextprotocol.io