How Model Context Protocol (MCP) actually works

Name: How Model Context Protocol (MCP) actually works
Uploaded: 2026-06-24T16:00:39.000Z
Channel: Google Cloud Tech
Description: This video explains how Model Context Protocol (MCP) standardizes AI agent interactions with external tools and data, replacing custom API integrations. Smitha Kolan covers MCP clients, servers, core components (tools, prompts, resources), and provides a practical example of building an AI assistant with MCP. Ideal for developers looking to understand and implement MCP in their AI applications.

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Google Cloud Tech June 24, 2026

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This video explains how Model Context Protocol (MCP) standardizes AI agent interactions with external tools and data, replacing custom API integrations. Smitha Kolan covers MCP clients, servers, core components (tools, prompts, resources), and provides a practical example of building an AI assistant with MCP. Ideal for developers looking to understand and implement MCP in their AI applications.