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AI concepts

MCP

In shortThe Model Context Protocol: an open standard that lets AI tools plug into other systems, such as code hosts, databases and apps.

Where it sits in EndLayer · step 3 of 7, inventory

  1. 01Deploy
  2. 02Signals
  3. 03Inventory
  4. 04Context
  5. 05Policy
  6. 06Decision
  7. 07Evidence

What it means

MCP is how an AI agent gets reach beyond the laptop. Each connection it uses is an MCP server.

Why it matters

It is the fastest way AI tools gain access to company systems, often without IT knowing.

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