What is Model Context Protocol? A Practical Guide to MCP by Cohere
Original: What is Model Context Protocol? A practical guide to MCP May 28, 2026 6 min read
Cohere's practical guide explains the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it standardizes connections between LLMs and external data sources.
Cohere has published a practical guide to the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source standard that simplifies how LLMs interface with data sources and tools. By establishing a unified client-server architecture, MCP solves the integration fragmentation in enterprise AI. The guide highlights how developers can leverage MCP to build secure, context-rich, and highly interoperable AI agents.
### What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
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