# How to reliably connect LLMs to real-world data and systems

> The model context protocol (MCP), an open-source standard introduced by Anthropic in late 2024, standardizes how large language models (LLMs) connect to external tools, databases, and data sources.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-to-reliably-connect-llms-to-real-world-data-and-systems?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69f34ccd6952c9f4cb277a81)
- **Published:** 2026-04-30
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #anthropic #connect #data #llms #databases #real #reliably #systems
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