What is an MCP Server?
Blog post from Postman
Anthropic introduced the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in November 2024 as an open standard designed to enable secure, two-way connections between data sources and AI-powered tools, gaining momentum in March 2025 when leaders from OpenAI and Google highlighted its potential. MCP servers play a crucial role by acting as standardized connectors between various AI models, tools, and data sources, much like how USB-C cables unify electronic connections. These servers simplify AI integration by providing tools, resources, and prompts that allow AI to independently determine how to achieve tasks, contrasting with traditional APIs that require explicit instructions for every interaction. Setting up an MCP server involves creating a service that exposes these capabilities through a standardized protocol, with tools like Postman offering streamlined creation processes. MCP servers address fragmentation in AI development by offering a universal interface that reduces vendor lock-in and maintenance burdens, allowing AI models to intelligently utilize exposed resources and tools.
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