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MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that enables AI assistants to move beyond generating responses and actually take actions in the digital world. Like a universal remote for AI, MCP provides a consistent way for AI to connect to external tools and services without requiring custom integrations for each platform. This allows AI to perform tasks like sending Slack messages, filing invoices, or managing communications across multiple channels, transforming AI from an advisor that suggests solutions into a collaborator that executes tasks on your behalf.

What MCP Means and How It Works

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