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What to get right: MCP

Make the call on "Which situation calls for MCP?" Name the clue that decides it.

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Done means you can name when an MCPModel Context Protocol. A standard that lets an AI agent pull in context from outside the repo, like Jira tickets or internal docs. Press Enter for the full definition. server earns its place, and the trust-boundary shift that approving one forces.

RULES, SKILLS AND MCP
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Durable workflows live in scoped rules, skills, hooks and approved MCP tools.