The Model Context Protocol (MCP) represents a paradigm shift in how AI systems interact with tools and data sources:

• Open standard introduced by Anthropic that defines a structured way for LLMs to access external tools and data
• Often described as a "USB-C for AI" - a universal interface for AI connectivity
• Enables AI agents to share context, access tools, and integrate with external systems consistently
• Replaces fragmented, one-off integrations with a standardized approach

MCP solves a critical challenge: connecting AI assistants to where your data and functionality live - whether in content repositories, business applications, file systems, or custom services.