Official Protocol by Anthropic

Model Context Protocol (MCP)

The revolutionary standard that enables AI models to seamlessly connect with external tools, databases, and APIs. Build smarter AI applications with standardized context sharing.

What is Model Context Protocol?

**Model Context Protocol (MCP)** is an open standard developed by Anthropic that defines how AI applications can securely connect to external data sources and tools.

Think of MCP as a universal translator that allows AI models like Claude to:

  • Access real-time data from databases and APIs
  • Execute code and interact with development tools
  • Search through documents and knowledge bases
  • Integrate with productivity tools and services
Key Benefits

🔧 Standardized Integration

One protocol works across all MCP-compatible tools

🔒 Secure by Design

Built-in permissions and access controls

âš¡ Real-time Context

AI gets live data, not just training information

🚀 Developer Friendly

Simple setup with extensive documentation

Popular MCP Use Cases

Database Access
Connect AI models to SQL databases, NoSQL stores, and data warehouses

Examples:

PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Redis
SQLite
Search & Retrieval
Enable AI to search through documents, APIs, and knowledge bases

Examples:

Brave Search
Vector DBs
File Systems
Web Search
Code Execution
Allow AI models to run code, execute scripts, and interact with development environments

Examples:

Python
JavaScript
Shell Commands
Docker
API Integration
Connect to REST APIs, webhooks, and external services

Examples:

GitHub
Slack
AWS Services
Custom APIs

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Getting Started with MCP

1Choose Your Client

Start with an MCP-compatible application:

  • • Claude Desktop (recommended)
  • • Cursor IDE
  • • Custom MCP client
2Install MCP Servers

Browse and install servers for your needs:

  • • Database connectivity
  • • Development tools
  • • Search and retrieval
  • • Custom integrations
3Configure & Connect

Set up your MCP configuration:

  • • Add server connections
  • • Configure permissions
  • • Test integrations
  • • Start building!

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