What is an MCP Server?

An MCP server, in the context of AI tools like Perplexity AI and potentially others like Cursor and Claude, likely refers to a local server that enables enhanced functionalities. It might stand for 'My Computer Protocol' or 'Local Compute Protocol' server, allowing these applications to interact with your local machine for tasks such as accessing local files, performing computations locally, or enabling features like sequential thinking. Understanding the specific context of the tool you are using (e.g., Perplexity MCP server) will provide the most accurate definition.