That’s where Model Context Protocol (MCP) comes in. It standardizes how AI agents interface with real-world systems—abstracting the complexities of APIs, services, and tools into a common, context-rich protocol. The four most critical aspects of MCP for developers, beyond an important architectural shift in AI, include:Are you a pro? Whether it’s a REST API, SQL database, or cloud-native function, MCP allows AI agents to interact with it through a unified vocabulary. That’s what Model Context Protocol promises.