MCP (Model Context Protocol) and APIs work together to connect AI applications with external systems. While APIs enable software-to-software communication, MCP provides a standardized way for AI applications to discover and use tools, access data, and execute actions through existing APIs. Learn how MCP and APIs power AI-driven enterprise applications.
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