Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an innovative open standard developed by Anthropic to streamline interactions between large language models (LLMs) and software applications, making AI tool and workflow development more efficient. By acting as a bridge, MCP enables LLMs to communicate directly with various tools like Slack, Google Sheets, and Notion, without the need for developers to hard-code each API integration. This reduces the complexity and time involved in app development, allowing for more flexible and extensible AI applications. MCP servers, which can be hosted by developers or open-source communities, interpret LLM requests and interact with tool APIs, thus simplifying the creation of reliable and scalable AI-powered applications. The protocol's adoption is anticipated to significantly enhance the development speed and functionality of AI applications, empowering both developers and tool creators to expand their platforms' usage and fostering a shared infrastructure within the open-source community.