Intro to MCP Servers

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol and offers a structured method to seamlessly integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) with third-party services. This helps in streamlining interactions, paving the way for more efficient and scalable solutions.

MCPs enhance the capabilities of LLMs by allowing them to call functions. This feature significantly boosts productivity by enabling AI to perform diverse tasks efficiently.

MCP servers act as bridges that provide tools and resources to integrate third-party services with an LLM. Examples include Notion, GitHub, and Google Drive.

MCP clients are applications that facilitate the interaction with MCP servers, offering AI access to users. Examples include Claude Desktop and Codex CLI.

The simplest way to install MCP servers is via Claude Desktop. Navigate to the Extensions tab in the Settings menu for a one-click install, or use the .mcpb file.