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MCP Explained: How Model Context Protocol Is Changing AI Development in 2026

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Originally published on Codeloop Software . Quick answer: MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard created by Anthropic that defines how AI applications connect to external tools and data sources — like USB for AI, you build one MCP server and any MCP-compatible client can use it. In 2026,…

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  1. 2026-10-07 17:32 · DEV Community — AI
    MCP Explained: How Model Context Protocol Is Changing AI Development in 2026

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