Why The Model Context Protocol is the Unsung Hero of Agentic AI

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The Model Context Protocol provides a universal, standardized communication layer that eliminates the need for custom-coded integrations for each data source by allowing any AI model to seamlessly connect with any data source, MCP serves as the backbone for an agentic future where AI can orchestrate tasks across multiple systems like OpenSearch, databases, and APIs.