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What is Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how would you use it to extend LLM capabilities?
Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP) for extending LLM capabilities with external tools and data
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Updated Dec 22, 2025
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Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Difficulty: Medium
Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
Tags: MCP, LLM, Tool Use, Agentic AI, Anthropic
Type: Technical Concept
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What is Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how would you use it to extend LLM capabilities?
What They're Looking For
- Understanding of MCP architecture and purpose
- Knowledge of how LLMs interact with external tools and data
- Practical experience building or integrating MCP servers
- Awareness of the agentic AI ecosystem
- Security and permission considerations
- Comparison with alternatives (function calling, plugins)
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