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When an MCP server adds risk, not value

Answer this as if it were happening now: "The connected workflow breaks down. Which warning sign do you check first?" Say what supports your choice.

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The connection is not trustworthy when you see this: Installing 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. because it is available, not because the workflow needs it.

RIGHT SOURCE / WRONG ACCESS

Interactive diagram. Tab through its regions; each focused region shows its detail in the panel below.

diagram: compare

Pick a row to see what to look for.