Quick answer
MCP: MCP is an open-source standard for connecting AI applications to external systems, so an assistant such as Claude or ChatGPT can call tools and read data through a common interface.
Also called: Model Context Protocol, MCP server
Explained, with an example
The protocol defines servers (which expose tools and data) and clients (AI apps) [1]. Odds-API.io publishes an official, read-only MCP server so AI assistants can query odds, events and value bets [2]; ChatGPT can add remote MCP servers as custom connectors [3]. MCP gives the model access, not judgement — keep a human in the loop for any decision.
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Frequently asked questions
What is MCP?
MCP is an open-source standard for connecting AI applications to external systems, so an assistant such as Claude or ChatGPT can call tools and read data through a common interface.
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Sources
- What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? — Model Context Protocol, accessed 2 Nov 2026
- Odds API MCP server — Odds-API.io, accessed 2 Nov 2026
- Add custom MCP server (ChatGPT: SSE and streaming HTTP; Secure MCP Tunnel) — OpenAI developer docs, accessed 2 Nov 2026