AgentsConnect an agent to your tools with a standard plug
Use the open Model Context Protocol (MCP) so one agent can read your calendar, docs or CRM through approved connectors.
What MCP is
Anthropic introduced the Model Context Protocol as an open standard for connecting AI assistants to the systems where data lives. Many agent tools now support it, which means you can use connectors instead of building custom integrations.
How to set it up
Start with read-only connectors (calendar, documents) for one person. Add write actions one at a time, each with an approval step.
Anthropic's agent-building guidance recommends investing in clear tool definitions and testing how the model uses each tool.
Watch out for
Only install connectors from publishers you trust, review the permissions each one asks for, and don't give one agent access to everything at once.
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