What Is MCP?
MCP is an open standard that lets AI applications connect to external tools and data sources.
It provides a standardized way for AI assistants like Claude to interact with services and APIs without custom integrations for each one.
With MCP, you can give AI tools direct access to your email API, databases, file systems, and other services through a unified protocol.
What Does MCP Stand For?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It’s an open-source standard created by Anthropic to help AI applications connect with external systems.
How Does MCP Work?
MCP uses a client-server architecture where AI applications act as clients and external services provide MCP servers.
When you connect an AI assistant to an MCP server, the assistant can request information or perform actions through the server. For example, an AI assistant could use an MCP server to send emails, query databases, or access file systems.
The protocol standardizes how these connections work, so developers only need to build one integration rather than custom code for each AI tool.
What Is the SendLayer MCP Server?
The SendLayer MCP server is a tool that connects AI assistants like Claude to SendLayer’s email API. It allows AI tools to send emails on your behalf using natural language commands.
When you set up the SendLayer MCP server, your AI assistant can perform tasks like sending transactional emails, sending emails with attachments, or tracking email events—all without leaving your AI interface.
The SendLayer MCP server handles authentication and API communication automatically, so you can focus on what you want to send rather than how to send it. This makes it easier to integrate email functionality into AI-powered applications and workflows.
That’s it! Now you know what MCP is and how it works.
If you’d like to learn how to set up the SendLayer MCP server, check out the following docs: