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LiveThe "USB port for AI" — standardizing agent-to-tool connections
Project Information
Category:Protocols
Released:2024
Developer:Anthropic
License:Open Source
protocoltool-usestandard
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Released by Anthropic in November 2024, it standardizes how AI agents connect to external tools, databases, and APIs. The community has built thousands of MCP servers, with SDKs covering all major programming languages.
In 2025, it expanded with MCP Connector, Tool Search Tool (reducing 85% token usage), MCP Apps (returning interactive UI components), and more. Partners include Figma, Slack, Canva. Donated to the Agentic AI Foundation.