Understanding MCP (Model Context Protocol)

MCP, or Model Context Protocol, is a standardized framework that allows AI agents to seamlessly connect with external data sources, APIs, and tools. Its main purpose is to make AI agents more intelligent and context-aware by giving them real-time access to live information and actionable capabilities beyond their built-in knowledge.

Join AI technologist, author, and trainer Brent Laster as we learn what MCP is, how it works, and how it can be used to create AI agents that can work with any process that implements MCP.

With MCP, developers can easily integrate AI agents with a wide variety of systems, from internal business databases to third-party services, without having to build custom integrations for each use case. MCP servers act as gateways, exposing specific actions and knowledge to the AI agent, which can then dynamically discover and use these capabilities as needed. This approach streamlines the process of adding new functionalities to AI agents and reduces ongoing maintenance.

MCP is particularly useful for scenarios where AI agents need up-to-date information or need to perform actions in external systems-such as customer support bots fetching live ticket data, enterprise assistants accessing knowledge bases, or automation agents processing transactions. By leveraging MCP, organizations can create more adaptable, powerful, and enterprise-ready AI solutions that respond to real-world business needs in real time

About Brent Laster

Hi, I'm Brent Laster - a global trainer and book author, experienced corporate technology developer and leader, and founder and president of Tech Skills Transformations LLC. I've been working with and presenting at NFJS events for many years now and it is always exciting and interesting.

Through my decades in programming and management,I've always tried to make time to learn and develop both technical and leadership skills and share them with others Regardless of the topic or technology, my belief is that there is no substitute for the excitement and sense of potential that come from providing others with the knowledge they need to help them accomplish their goals.

In my spare time, I hang out with my wife Anne-Marie, 4 children and 2 small dogs in Cary, North Carolina where I design and conduct trainings and write books. You can find me on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/brentlaster), Twitter (@brentclaster) or through my company's website at www.getskillsnow.com.

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