A Taste of MCP Architecture
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Abstract: This workshop introduces the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an new open-source standard for connecting large language models (LLMs) with external tools in a uniform, efficient way. MCP brings a modular, standardized approach to agentic workflows: LLMs can call any MCP “server” just as easily as importing a Python module.
During the hands-on sessions, participants will learn:
- How to install and use open-source MCP servers from a marketplace.
- How to generate interactive charts and process images by connecting to LLMs via MCP.
- How to build a custom MCP server using FastMCP, enabling participants to extend their LLM with databases, file systems, or other specialized tools.