Glossary
MCP (Model Context Protocol)
A simple definition of MCP and what it means for commerce and AI assistants.
Definition
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a way for AI assistants to securely connect with tools, data, APIs, and workflows in a controlled, permissioned way.
Why it matters for commerce
With MCP, AI assistants could help search products, summarize orders, and prepare insights — using safe, scoped access instead of open-ended control.
