文章摘要
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is emerging as a critical framework to enable AI agents to autonomously access and utilize external tools and real-time data, addressing limitations of static training data.
- MCP allows AI models to communicate with 'MCP Servers' that act as tool providers, offering functionalities like web browsing, database queries, and code execution.
- Anthropic is a key proponent, having integrated MCP into Claude, allowing it to leverage external tools and enhancing its capabilities for complex tasks.
- The protocol standardizes how AI agents (MCP Clients) request and receive tool outputs, fostering a more interconnected and capable AI ecosystem.
- MCP aims to accelerate the development of sophisticated AI agents by providing a structured way for models to extend their context and interact with the digital world.