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# Geek Time Column Learning Journey
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## What is the MCP Protocol?
MCP (Multi-Channel Protocol) is a general communication protocol designed for AI Agents, aimed at achieving efficient collaboration and resource sharing among various intelligent agents. The MCP protocol supports multiple data types, tool invocation, resource discovery, and more, serving as the foundational communication bridge for modern intelligent agent systems.
The core features of the MCP protocol include:
- Support for multiple communication channels (such as standard input/output, network, etc.)
- A unified message format for easy expansion
- A rich mechanism for tool invocation and resource discovery
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## Column Introduction
This column focuses on the MCP protocol, guiding you from scratch to practice key capabilities of AI Agent communication, tool invocation, resource discovery, and prompt templates. The content covers:
- Principles and implementation of the MCP protocol
- Typical AI Agent communication scenarios
- Toolchain and resource management
- Prompt templates and agent collaboration
By combining theory with a wealth of practical code, we help you quickly master the core skills of AI Agent development.
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