Claude MCP (Model Context Protocol)

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is Anthropic's open standard for connecting AI models to external data sources and tools. It enables Claude and other models to access real-time information and perform actions while maintaining security and user control.

Why we're evaluating MCP:

• Standardized Integration: Open protocol for connecting AI models to external systems
• Security First: Built-in permission controls and secure data access patterns
• Tool Composition: Modular approach to extending AI capabilities with external tools
• Real-time Data: Access to live data sources without fine-tuning or embeddings
• Ecosystem Growth: Growing community of MCP servers and integrations

Key capabilities for agentic workflows:

• Database Access: Direct querying of business databases with controlled permissions
• API Integration: Standardized way to connect AI agents to REST and GraphQL APIs
• File System Operations: Secure file access for document processing workflows
• Custom Tools: Framework for building domain-specific tool integrations
• Multi-Modal Support: Protocol supports text, images, and other data types

Integration potential with our platform:

• Could enhance our LangChain agents with standardized tool access
• Enables more secure and controlled external system integration
• Supports our serverless architecture with stateless tool connections
• Potential for building reusable MCP servers for common business functions

Evaluation focus:

• Performance compared to existing tool integration patterns
• Security model alignment with our enterprise requirements
• Development experience and tooling maturity
• Ecosystem adoption and long-term viability

Pilot opportunities:

• Customer data access for personalized agent responses
• Integration with our existing Kubernetes/monitoring infrastructure
• Document processing workflows with secure file system access