Anthropic Launches Open-Source Model Context Protocol to Connect AI with Data Sources Securely

Nov 25, 2024, 04:48 PM

Anthropic has launched the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source standard designed to connect AI assistants to various data sources seamlessly. This innovation eliminates the need for custom integrations by providing a unified protocol for linking AI systems with content repositories, business tools, and development environments. MCP aims to enhance the functionality of AI applications, such as enabling Claude desktop to directly interact with GitHub, create new repositories, and make pull requests. The protocol also emphasizes secure bridges and controlled access to local resources. Sourcegraph has already integrated MCP, allowing developers to bring external context into their editors, thereby improving workflows. The release of MCP is seen as a significant step forward in AI development, likened to the impact of web standards in enabling interoperability across systems.