Table of Contents What is MCP? Core Concepts Architecture Getting Started Building an MCP Server Building an MCP Client Transport Mechanisms Tools, Resources & Prompts Security Considerations Debugging & Testing Real-World Examples What is MCP? Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard developed by Anthropic that enables AI models to securely connect with external data sources, tools, and services. It defines a universal, open protocol for how AI applications communicate with the outside world.