OpenAI Embraces Anthropic's AI Data Connection Standard
OpenAI is now supporting Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) across its products, including the ChatGPT desktop app. In a post on X, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that this open-source standard, which helps AI models generate more relevant responses, is already available in the Agents SDK, with support coming soon for the ChatGPT desktop app and Responses API.
"MCP is loved by users, and we're thrilled to integrate it into our products," Altman stated. "It's available now in the Agents SDK, and support for the ChatGPT desktop app and Responses API is on its way!"
MCP allows AI models to access data from various sources like business tools, software, content repositories, and app development environments. This protocol facilitates the creation of two-way connections between data sources and AI-driven applications, such as chatbots. Developers can set up "MCP servers" to expose data and build "MCP clients" like apps and workflows that connect to these servers as needed. Since Anthropic made MCP open source, companies like Block, Apollo, Replit, Codeium, and Sourcegraph have started supporting MCP on their platforms.
Anthropic's chief product officer, Mike Krieger, expressed his excitement about OpenAI's adoption of MCP on X, saying, "It's great to see the MCP love spreading to OpenAI – welcome aboard! MCP has become a thriving open standard with thousands of integrations and it's still growing. Large language models are most effective when they can connect to the data and software you're already using."
OpenAI plans to provide more details about its MCP initiatives in the coming months.
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EdwardSmith
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
OpenAI supporting Anthropic's MCP is cool, but it's a bit of a headache to set up. It's great for getting more relevant AI responses, though. Wish it was easier to integrate, but hey, at least it's open-source and available in the Agents SDK!
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ArthurJackson
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Que OpenAI apoye el MCP de Anthropic está bien, pero es un poco complicado de configurar. Es genial para obtener respuestas de IA más relevantes, aunque. Ojalá fuera más fácil de integrar, pero bueno, al menos es de código abierto y está disponible en el Agents SDK!
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JerryMitchell
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
OpenAIがAnthropicのMCPをサポートするのはいいけど、セットアップが少し面倒。AIの応答をより関連性の高いものにするのは素晴らしいけど。もっと簡単に統合できればいいのに、でもまあ、少なくともオープンソースでAgents SDKで利用可能だからね！
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StevenMartin
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
O suporte do OpenAI ao MCP da Anthropic é legal, mas é um pouco complicado de configurar. É ótimo para obter respostas de IA mais relevantes, no entanto. Gostaria que fosse mais fácil de integrar, mas pelo menos é de código aberto e está disponível no Agents SDK!
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WillieScott
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Le support d'OpenAI pour le MCP d'Anthropic est cool, mais c'est un peu compliqué à configurer. C'est super pour obtenir des réponses d'IA plus pertinentes, cependant. J'aimerais que ce soit plus facile à intégrer, mais au moins, c'est open-source et disponible dans le Agents SDK !
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HarrySmith
April 12, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
OpenAI embracing Anthropic's MCP is a big step forward! It's cool to see how it's already integrated into the Agents SDK and the ChatGPT app. Makes the AI responses way more on point. Just wish it was a bit more user-friendly to set up, but overall, thumbs up!
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OpenAI supporting Anthropic's MCP is cool, but it's a bit of a headache to set up. It's great for getting more relevant AI responses, though. Wish it was easier to integrate, but hey, at least it's open-source and available in the Agents SDK!
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Que OpenAI apoye el MCP de Anthropic está bien, pero es un poco complicado de configurar. Es genial para obtener respuestas de IA más relevantes, aunque. Ojalá fuera más fácil de integrar, pero bueno, al menos es de código abierto y está disponible en el Agents SDK!
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
OpenAIがAnthropicのMCPをサポートするのはいいけど、セットアップが少し面倒。AIの応答をより関連性の高いものにするのは素晴らしいけど。もっと簡単に統合できればいいのに、でもまあ、少なくともオープンソースでAgents SDKで利用可能だからね！
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
O suporte do OpenAI ao MCP da Anthropic é legal, mas é um pouco complicado de configurar. É ótimo para obter respostas de IA mais relevantes, no entanto. Gostaria que fosse mais fácil de integrar, mas pelo menos é de código aberto e está disponível no Agents SDK!
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Le support d'OpenAI pour le MCP d'Anthropic est cool, mais c'est un peu compliqué à configurer. C'est super pour obtenir des réponses d'IA plus pertinentes, cependant. J'aimerais que ce soit plus facile à intégrer, mais au moins, c'est open-source et disponible dans le Agents SDK !
0
April 12, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
OpenAI embracing Anthropic's MCP is a big step forward! It's cool to see how it's already integrated into the Agents SDK and the ChatGPT app. Makes the AI responses way more on point. Just wish it was a bit more user-friendly to set up, but overall, thumbs up!
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