Model Context Protocol
/ˈmɒdl ˈkɒntekst ˈproʊtəkɒl/
an open standard letting AI applications plug into external tools and data sources
Model Context Protocol in a sentence
“Exposing the database through the Model Context Protocol let any assistant query it safely.”
Origin of Model Context Protocol
protocol: Greek protokollon first sheet glued to a manuscript
Related Words
agent
an AI system that uses a model, tools, and an execution loop to pursue a goal with some degree of autonomy
tool use
a model or agent selecting and requesting external functions, APIs, or services
function calling
a protocol where a model returns a structured request to call a named function; the host application typically validates and executes it
ReAct
Reasoning + Acting; a pattern that interleaves task reasoning with actions and observations from tools or an environment
planning
the ability to formulate a sequence of actions to achieve a future goal
reflection
the process of analyzing past actions to improve future performance