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    What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

    Model Context Protocol is an open integration pattern for connecting AI clients to external tools and data sources through a consistent interface.

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    Quick definition: What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

    MCP gives AI systems a standard way to discover tools, call functions, and exchange structured context with external services. In practical terms, it helps teams expose systems like ServiceNow to multiple AI clients without building a brand-new integration for each client.

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    • It explains the vendor-agnostic integration model behind the ServiceNow MCP Server.
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