MCP: The Accidental Universal Plugin Ecosystem

This article explores the unexpected uses of MCP (Model Context Protocol). Initially designed to enhance AI assistants, its ability to "provide a standardized way to connect AI models to different data sources and tools" transcends the AI realm. Like a USB-C port that can connect a toaster to a monitor, MCP has become a universal plugin ecosystem. Developers can create functional plugins without needing to understand other applications' inner workings. This dramatically enhances app functionality, creating unexpected applications. A task management app, for example, can use MCP servers for spell check, automated coffee ordering, and more.