The age of agent experience: now with MCP servers

Julianna Lamb discusses the evolution of the Agent Experience (AX) in the context of AI agents and the introduction of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) as a standard for agent interoperability. She emphasizes the importance of designing systems that accommodate not just human developers but also AI agents, which require secure access to data and a way to execute tasks on behalf of users. MCP, supported by major companies like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI, standardizes interactions between AI agents and APIs, providing consistent, machine-discoverable metadata and predictable flows. The protocol addresses the limitations of REST APIs and static API keys by utilizing OAuth 2.1-based authorization, allowing for scoped, revocable access and transparent user consent. Stytch's Connected Apps product is highlighted as a solution for developers to easily integrate MCP and OAuth into their applications, facilitating agent readiness without the need for complex authentication infrastructure. As the agent revolution progresses, embracing MCP and OAuth is portrayed as essential for products to remain competitive and accessible in an increasingly agent-driven internet landscape.

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