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What is MCP? The Model Context Protocol in plain English
MCP is an open standard that lets AI assistants like Claude use outside tools and data. What it is, how a server works, and what "official" means.
Updated October 18, 2026
Is MCP safe? Five checks before you connect a server
The five safety checks MCP or Not runs on every server: who publishes it, how it signs in, what it can write or delete, hidden instructions, and upkeep.
Updated October 18, 2026