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
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