MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a new “standard” that gives AI models direct access to online services and applications as well as your desktop environment, browser, and local applications.

Instead of calling individual APIs, MCP lets agents interact with your computer and applications the way humans do - opening files, browsing websites, using applications. It bridges the gap between AI thinking and real-world action.

AI Agents with MCP can do things like read your local documents, browse the web in real-time and manipulate desktop applications directly. This creates more natural agent interactions but requires careful security consideration since agents gain broad access to your digital environment.