This article compares Model Context Protocol (MCP), Function Calling, and OpenAPI Tools for integrating tools and resources with language models, outlining their strengths, limits, security considerations, and ideal use cases.
This blog post explains that Large Language Models (LLMs) don't need to understand the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to utilize tools. MCP standardizes tool calling, simplifying agent development for developers while the LLM simply generates tool call suggestions based on provided definitions. The article details tool calling, MCP's function, and how it relates to context engineering.
The Universal Tool Calling Protocol (UTCP) is an open standard that describes how to call existing tools directly, eliminating the need for wrappers. It focuses on direct communication with tool endpoints (HTTP, gRPC, WebSocket, CLI, etc.) to reduce latency and maintain existing security and billing systems.
LLM 0.26 introduces tool support, allowing LLMs to access and utilize Python functions as tools. The article details how to install, configure, and use these tools with various LLMs like OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and Ollama models, including examples with plugins and ad-hoc functions. It also discusses the implications for building 'agents' and future development plans.
This article details the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new approach to integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) like Azure OpenAI with tools. MCP focuses on structured data exchange to improve reliability, observability, and functionality, moving beyond simple text-in, text-out interactions. It aims to standardize how LLMs interact with tools, enhancing their ability to utilize those tools effectively.
