Hardware, infrastructure & tooling
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Definition
An open standard that lets an AI app connect to outside tools, data, and services through one consistent setup.
Visual example
Shared doorway = MCP
The kitchen connection
Think of a shared service doorway between the chef and trusted kitchen suppliers.
The illustration connects the AI idea to something familiar. Follow the subject, the action, and the result to see how it works.
- 01 · Who or what
- Shared doorway = MCP
- 02 · What happens
- Connects AI to trusted tools
- 03 · The result
- Moves useful information safely
Why it matters
It helps AI assistants use the right tools and information without every connection needing to be built from scratch.