What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? changeddocs/2026-07-28/getting-started/intro
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77Think of MCP like a USB-C port for AI applications. Just as USB-C provides a standardized way to connect electronic devices, MCP provides a standardized way to connect AI applications to external systems.
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1311## What can MCP enable?
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3230## Start Building
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35 <Card title="Build servers" icon="server" href="/docs/2026-07-28/develop/build-server">
36 Create MCP servers to expose your data and tools
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32> **[Build servers](/docs/2026-07-28/develop/build-server)**
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34> Create MCP servers to expose your data and tools
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39 <Card title="Build clients" icon="computer" href="/docs/2026-07-28/develop/build-client">
40 Develop applications that connect to MCP servers
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36> **[Build clients](/docs/2026-07-28/develop/build-client)**
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38> Develop applications that connect to MCP servers
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43 <Card title="Build MCP Apps" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/extensions/apps/overview">
44 Build interactive apps that run inside AI clients
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40> **[Build MCP Apps](/extensions/apps/overview)**
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42> Build interactive apps that run inside AI clients
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4844## Learn more
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51 <Card title="Architecture" icon="book" href="/docs/2026-07-28/learn/architecture">
52 Learn the core concepts and architecture of MCP
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46> **[Architecture](/docs/2026-07-28/learn/architecture)**
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48> Learn the core concepts and architecture of MCP
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55 <Card title="Security" icon="lock" href="/docs/2026-07-28/tutorials/security/security_best_practices">
56 Understand the security considerations and best practices for MCP
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50> **[Security](/docs/2026-07-28/tutorials/security/security_best_practices)**
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52> Understand the security considerations and best practices for MCP
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6054## Community
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63 <Card title="Contributing" icon="users" href="/community/contributing">
64 Learn how to get involved and contribute to MCP
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56> **[Contributing](/community/contributing)**
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