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What is MCP in the Salesforce headless context?
Real World Scenario
Leadership mentions MCP for connecting AI assistants to Salesforce data. You give a beginner explanation.
Expected Answer
• MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard way for AI tools to connect to external systems safely
• Salesforce exposes MCP-related capabilities so agents and assistants can query and act on org data
• It fits headless patterns where UX is not Salesforce UI but intelligence still needs CRM context
• Authentication and scoped permissions remain critical—AI does not bypass security
• Think of MCP as a structured bridge between LLM tools and Salesforce APIs
Follow-Up Questions & Answers
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REST is a general HTTP API style. MCP defines how AI clients discover and invoke tools consistently. Salesforce may expose capabilities via both patterns for different clients.
Architect Perspective
If unsure on details, anchor on "AI tool protocol + governed Salesforce access"—accurate enough for beginner tier.