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  "slug": "model-context-protocol",
  "title": "Model Context Protocol",
  "oneLiner": "An open protocol for connecting AI apps to tools and context.",
  "summary": "Model Context Protocol is an open protocol for connecting AI applications to external tools, data sources, and structured context providers.",
  "whyItMatters": "As agents connect to more tools and data, integration needs a shared protocol. MCP gives builders a common shape for servers, clients, and tool access.",
  "bestFor": [
    "Tool connectors",
    "Agent integrations",
    "Context providers"
  ],
  "notFor": [
    "Single-purpose apps with no external context"
  ],
  "category": "plugins",
  "tags": [
    "protocol",
    "connectors",
    "mcp"
  ],
  "repoUrl": "https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol",
  "homepageUrl": "https://modelcontextprotocol.io",
  "docsUrl": "https://modelcontextprotocol.io",
  "license": "Open specification",
  "maintainer": "Model Context Protocol",
  "worksWith": [
    "Claude Desktop",
    "MCP clients",
    "Tool servers"
  ],
  "sourceLinks": [
    "https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol",
    "https://modelcontextprotocol.io"
  ],
  "seoTitle": "Model Context Protocol: Open protocol for AI tools",
  "seoDescription": "A concise editorial profile of Model Context Protocol, including what it does, who it is best for, repo, docs, and related open-source AI resources.",
  "shareTitle": "Model Context Protocol on OpenAgent.bot",
  "shareDescription": "An open protocol for connecting AI apps to tools and context.",
  "status": "published",
  "generatedAt": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "reviewedAt": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-03",
  "openSourceStatus": "open-source",
  "isFeatured": true,
  "isSponsored": false,
  "featuredReason": "A core protocol layer for agent-ready tool ecosystems.",
  "coverImage": "https://opengraph.githubassets.com/openagentbot/modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk"
}