文章摘要
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is presented as a secure, open-source protocol for AI assistants to access external tools and data, building upon previous generations of AI agent architectures.
- MCP formalizes interfaces for AI models to discover, invoke, and interact with a diverse set of tools, providing models with external capabilities.
- The protocol establishes a standardized communication layer between 'MCP Clients' (AI assistants) and 'MCP Servers' (tool providers) without requiring direct model integration.
- It addresses critical concerns around security, data privacy, and tool management by providing authentication, authorization, and granular access controls for tools and resources.
- MCP aims to facilitate dynamic tool orchestration for AI agents, allowing them to adapt to new environments and use available tools seamlessly, moving beyond static API integrations.