Where MCP fits
Use MCP when the assistant needs clear, permissioned access to external systems such as docs, project trackers, local tools, or domain-specific data providers.
- Readable tool surfaces for the assistant
- Safer integrations than improvised command execution
- Cleaner boundaries between model behavior and external systems
Integration guidance
Add one tool server at a time, test it in isolation, and document what the assistant is allowed to use it for. Good naming and clear affordances matter.