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The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a universal standard that lets AI systems use tools and interact with external applications, databases, and APIs through a common framework.
MCP Server
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An MCP server is a system that implements the Model Context Protocol, managing and routing requests between an AI and external tools, applications, or data sources so the AI can use them through a common interface.
A large language model (LLM) is an AI trained on vast amounts of text to understand meaning, context, and patterns in language, allowing it to generate useful, human-readable responses.
LLM Context
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The context is the information that is provided to the LLM to help it generate a response. It can include the previous messages in the conversation, the user's intent, and the relevant information from the user's profile.
LLM Prompt
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An LLM prompt is the input or instruction given to a large language model that tells it what to do or generate, such as answering a question, writing text, or analyzing information.
AI Agent
ai
An AI agent is a software system that uses AI to perform tasks or make decisions, often in a way that is similar to how humans would. They can be used to automate repetitive tasks, provide recommendations, or even make decisions in real-time.
AI Slop
ai content-creation
Low-effort, mass-produced content cranked out by AI with little quality control. Think generic blog posts, repetitive social media content, or weird AI-generated images flooding the internet.
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