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What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how does it work?

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Google Cloud explainer introducing the Model Context Protocol, its client-server architecture, and how MCP servers expose tools and data to agents. Walks through Vertex AI integration patterns and compares MCP with bespoke tool plumbing.

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2025

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What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how does it work?

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