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What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that lets AI agents securely connect to external tools and data — your email, calendar, CRM, and more — through one common interface. Instead of building a custom integration for every app, MCP gives an agent a standardized, permissioned way to read and act in the tools you already use.

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