Model Context Protocol (MCP): Zero-to-Production Guide
As large language models become more capable, the challenge shifts from “can they reason?” to “can they act?” The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is Anthropic’s answer to this question—a standardized way for LLMs to discover, understand, and safely use tools, data, and actions in the real world. Before MCP, every AI application required custom integrations, hard-coded tool definitions, and fragile glue code. MCP changes this by providing a universal protocol that any LLM can use to interact with external systems. ...