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MCP field card

By Tate · Last updated May 9, 2026

What the Model Context Protocol is, how to connect your first tool in three steps, and the gotchas to watch for.

Written for: People connecting an AI tool to their own files and services
Level: Beginner
Format: Field card, one page PDF

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This field card is a one page PDF. It explains what the Model Context Protocol is, shows how to connect your first tool in three steps, and lists the gotchas to watch for.

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