Article Summary
QNAP NAS devices now support the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling them to function as secure and private MCP Servers. This integration allows AI assistants like Claude to access local, sensitive data on QNAP NAS for richer context without sending it to the cloud. QNAP has launched "MCP Assistant Beta," an application for managing MCP services directly on NAS, simplifying deployment for users. The integration promotes a hybrid AI approach, combining cloud-based AI with on-premises data to enhance privacy and data security for AI interactions.