MCP Guide

Learn about Model Context Protocol (MCP) — what it is, how it works, and how to use it with your AI tools.

How Does MCP Work? Architecture and Security Explained

How Does MCP Work? Architecture and Security Explained

MCP uses a Host-Client-Server architecture with JSON-RPC 2.0, OAuth 2.1 + PKCE auth, and 97M+ monthly SDK downloads. Learn how each layer works.

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Model Context Protocol News and Updates (2026)

Model Context Protocol News and Updates (2026)

Latest MCP news: 2026 roadmap targets stateless transport and MCP Server Cards. 19,831+ servers indexed. Monthly updates on spec changes and platform support.

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Why Your Team Needs an MCP Control Plane for AI Agents

Why Your Team Needs an MCP Control Plane for AI Agents

93% of companies plan AI agent orchestration. MCP provides the control plane — logging, governance, and management for autonomous agents. The Kubernetes parallel.

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AI Fleet Management: How to Control Multiple AI Assistants at Scale

AI Fleet Management: How to Control Multiple AI Assistants at Scale

Enterprise AI agent spending hits $47B by 2026, but 98% of orgs report unsanctioned AI use. AI fleet management provides the MCP-powered control plane.

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How to Connect Cursor and Windsurf to OpenClaw via MCP

How to Connect Cursor and Windsurf to OpenClaw via MCP

Connect Cursor or Windsurf to OpenClaw via MCP with copy-paste JSON config. Manage AI instances without leaving your IDE. Setup takes under 2 minutes.

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How to Use MCP with ChatGPT: Connect External Tools in Minutes

How to Use MCP with ChatGPT: Connect External Tools in Minutes

Connect ChatGPT to external tools via MCP in minutes. Step-by-step setup guide covering Developer Mode, connector config, and OAuth for 900M weekly users.

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How to Set Up MCP with Claude Desktop and Claude Code

How to Set Up MCP with Claude Desktop and Claude Code

Connect Claude Desktop or Claude Code to any MCP server in under 2 minutes. Step-by-step config, OAuth walkthrough, and troubleshooting for 18.9M Claude users.

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MCP Examples: 10 Real-World Use Cases for AI Assistants

MCP Examples: 10 Real-World Use Cases for AI Assistants

Over 13,000 MCP servers exist. See 10 real-world examples of how teams use MCP to connect AI to databases, Git, Slack, and fleet management.

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MCP Server vs AI Agent: What's the Difference?

MCP Server vs AI Agent: What's the Difference?

MCP servers expose tools via a standard protocol. AI agents reason and act autonomously. Learn how they complement each other — with comparison table, decision framework, and real-world examples.

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What Is MCP (Model Context Protocol)? A Practitioner's Guide

What Is MCP (Model Context Protocol)? A Practitioner's Guide

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard connecting AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT to external tools. 10,000+ servers, 97M monthly downloads. Learn how it works.

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