Model Context Protocol
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard developed by Anthropic that enables AI models to use tools by defining a structured format for tool descriptions, calls, and responses. It defines a standardized way for LLMs to discover, call, and use tools, often hosted on local or remote servers, via HTTP + JSON RPC2.0. Function calling is like giving LLM a calculator app. MCP is like giving LLM an App Store — which can browse, discover, and use any available tool on its…