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## What is MCP?
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The [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) lets you build servers that expose data and functionality to LLM applications in a secure, standardized way. Think of it like a web API, but specifically designed for LLM interactions. MCP servers can:
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The [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) lets you build servers that expose data and functionality to LLM applications in a secure, standardized way. Think of it like a web API, but specifically designed for LLM interactions.
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MCP follows a **client-server model**, where LLM applications act as clients and connect to MCP servers to access capabilities such as data retrieval and tool execution in a consistent format.
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MCP servers can:
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- Expose data through **Resources** (think of these sort of like GET endpoints; they are used to load information into the LLM's context)
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- Provide functionality through **Tools** (sort of like POST endpoints; they are used to execute code or otherwise produce a side effect)

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