What is the Model Context Protocol and how does it work?

Overview What is the Model Context Protocol and how does it work? ?

Trying to make your AI system work with external tools, data, and business workflows? MCP AI integration helps create a structured way for AI models to access the context they need without building one-off connections for every service. Instead of treating each integration as a separate custom project, MCP gives teams a more consistent approach to connecting models with real product environments. This article explains what MCP is and why it matters for modern AI systems.