GitHub, Microsoft embrace Anthropic's spec for connecting AI models to data sources

GitHub and Microsoft have joined the steering committee for MCP, a standard developed by Anthropic to connect AI models with data systems. Announced at Microsoft's Build 2025 conference, this move comes as MCP gains traction in the AI industry, with support from OpenAI and Google. MCP allows AI models to access data from various sources, enabling developers to create two-way connections between data sources and AI applications. Microsoft and GitHub plan to offer extensive support for MCP across platforms like Microsoft Azure and Windows 11, with upcoming integrations allowing developers to expose app functionalities to MCP-enabled models.

Additionally, Microsoft and GitHub are contributing to the MCP standard by enhancing security and registry services. Microsoft's teams have worked on an updated authorization specification for secure connections between MCP-connected apps and servers, using trusted sign-in methods. GitHub, in collaboration with the MCP steering committee, has developed a registry service for MCP servers, facilitating the discovery and management of MCP implementations. These efforts aim to streamline the integration of AI-powered applications with various data sources, enhancing the capabilities and security of AI systems.

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GitHub and Microsoft are joining the steering committee for MCP, a standard for connecting AI models to data systems.
MCP allows AI models to draw data from various sources, enabling two-way connections between data sources and AI-powered applications.
Microsoft and GitHub plan to provide broad support for MCP across their platforms, including integrations with Windows 11 and Azure.
Contributions to the MCP standard include an updated authorization spec for secure connections and a registry service for MCP server entries.

GitHub, Microsoft embrace Anthropic's spec for connecting AI models to data sources | TechCrunch

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