Agentic data science with the Data Agent Kit
cloud.google.com·6h ago
Data Science
Simon Willison's Blog·Jul 31·5 min read
Stateless MCP has recaptured my interest (and inspired mcp-explorer and datasette-mcp)
TL;DR
MCP 2.0, the latest version of the Model Context Protocol, has reignited interest in safer, more manageable tools for LLM-powered agents. This update emphasizes easier auditing and control compared to previous methods.
✦ Why It Matters
Consider adopting MCP 2.0 for safer tool integration in your LLM projects today.
Key Takeaways
- Adopt stateless MCP 2.0 for simpler tool integration.
- Use mcp-explorer for easy interaction with MCP servers.
- Evaluate security risks of shell access for LLM agents.
- Implement single HTTP requests to streamline your applications.
How It Works
Stateless MCP 2.0 allows for a single HTTP request to call tools, eliminating the need for session initialization. This reduces complexity and enhances scalability, as servers no longer need to maintain session states.