Model Context Protocol defines a standard interface through which AI applications access data sources and tools, replacing bespoke integrations with a common specification. Servers expose resources and capabilities that compatible clients can use.
It was introduced as an open standard and has been adopted across a range of AI products.
Alternative Names:
MCP, Context Protocol
Why it Matters?
Standardized connection matters for legal buyers because it reduces the integration work required to connect an AI system to a document management platform or case system. Rather than each vendor building custom connectors, a compatible server can serve many applications. The security question remains the same regardless of protocol: what data the connection exposes and under what permissions.
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What problem does Model Context Protocol address?
Does a standard protocol change the security analysis?
