Model Context Protocol

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP), and why is everyone in AI talking about it? Join us live as we unpack this groundbreaking open standard that’s quickly becoming the “USB-C for AI applications.” We’ll explore how MCP enables seamless integration between LLMs and external tools, the evolution of the protocol since its release by Anthropic in late 2024, and how it's transforming how we build agentic workflows today. From open-source adoption to real-world use cases, you’ll learn how to build, ship, and share with MCP—and whether there are any real alternatives. Don’t miss it! Join us every Wednesday at 1pm EST for our live events. SUBSCRIBE NOW to get notified! Speakers: ​Dr. Greg, Co-Founder & CEO AI Makerspace https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregloughane The Wiz, Co-Founder & CTO AI Makerspace https://www.linkedin.com/in/csalexiuk/ Apply for The AI Engineering Bootcamp today! https://bit.ly/AIEbootcamp LLM Foundations - Email-based course https://bit.ly/4izQVKk Full LLM Engineering Cohort - Open-Source! https://bit.ly/42ha7Xy For team leaders, check out! https://bit.ly/41YtlA7 Join our community to start building, shipping, and sharing with us today! https://discord.gg/RzhvYvAwzA How'd we do? Share your feedback and suggestions for future events. https://forms.gle/z96cKbg3epXXqwtG6 00:00:00 Understanding MCP: The Universal Data Connector 00:05:51 Introduction to GitHub's New MCP Server 00:11:17 Enhancing AI with Contextual Retrieval and Prompt Augmentation 00:16:51 The Role of APIs in Augmenting AI Context 00:22:29 The Maturing Ecosystem of LLM Applications 00:28:02 The Evolution of MCP and Its Impact on Development 00:33:41 Understanding JSON-RPC and Its Role in AI Development 00:39:40 Understanding MCP Servers and REST API Integration 00:45:41 Understanding MCP and GitHub Integration 00:51:11 Setting Up MCP and Dice Roller Tools for Dungeons & Dragons 00:56:28 Is MCP Worth the Hype? 01:01:45 Understanding MCP Servers: Usage and Considerations