Topic 5 of 9 · Level 2: Agent-assisted work
MCP
A short note on where the Model Context Protocol fits.
A connection layer around APIs
MCP is essentially a layer that leverages APIs. An MCP server advertises to a model how it can connect to, or request resources from, an integrated system. The API still sits in the middle.
MCP is useful for fast, easy connection. For high-volume work, direct APIs are generally more cost effective.