MCP & MCP Runner: The Protocol Behind Agent Communication

Connecting an agent to a new tool used to mean custom integration work every single time. MCP is the standard that removes that. Terms covered: - MCP (Model Context Protocol): a standardized way for AI models to communicate with external tools and data sources. One standard, many integrations. - MCP Runner: the runtime component that manages those connections and makes sure the interactions happen reliably at scale In practice: a healthcare organization connects an agent to patient records, scheduling and compliance tools through the same protocol. A financial services firm links market data, risk systems and reporting without rebuilding the connection layer each time. MCP defines how agents talk to the world. The MCP Runner makes those conversations happen. — AI Fundamentals Glossary | H2O.ai University Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAWKlIKS-66E Free courses and certifications: https://h2o.ai/university #MCP #AIAgents #AgenticAI #AIGlossary #H2Oai