Visual Guide to Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Model Context Protocol (MCP) standardizes the way AI applications connect to various data sources and tools, similar to how USB-C connects devices. MCP follows a client-server architecture with three key components: Host, Client, and Server. MCP dynamically handles capability exchange, making it more flexible than traditional API setups. This allows AI applications to adapt to new server capabilities without code rewrites. MCP is compatible with various development environments, and future discussions will explore creating custom MCP servers.