What is MCP By definition, MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open-source standard for connecting AI applications to external systems. Using MCP, AI applications like Claude or ChatGPT can connect to data sources (e.g. local files, databases), tools (e.g. search engines, calculators) and workflows (e.g. specialized prompts)—enabling them to access key information and perform tasks. The Three Pillars of MCP Resources: Think of these as read-only data bridges. Whether it’s a local SQLite database, a Google Drive folder, or a GitHub repo, the AI can now "see" the data it needs to provide accurate, grounded answers. Tools: This enables the AI to do things. It could be executing a Python script, triggering a web search, or performing complex calculations through a specialized API. Prompts: MCP allows for standardized "templates" or workflows. This ensures the AI follows specific, high-quality logic consistently across different platforms.…