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Anthropic launches Model Context Protocol 2026-07-28 with stateless architecture
Anthropic has released the fifth version of Model Context Protocol (MCP), a standard for connecting AI agents to applications. The update introduces stateless architecture enabling deployment on serverless and edge infrastructure, standardized extensions, and stricter authorization suited for enterprise systems like Entra and Okta. MCP has surpassed 400 million monthly SDK downloads and has become an industry standard.
WHY IT MATTERS
This change makes it easier and more scalable to build and deploy MCP servers, and the particular emphasis on serverless infrastructure lowers the barrier for developers and organizations looking to integrate AI agents with existing systems.
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