APIs & MCP
APIs, webhooks, OAuth and MCP form the connection layer between systems. They determine whether data stays manual or processes actually work together.
What is an API?
An API is a defined interface that lets software systems exchange data or invoke each other's functions. It is often the foundation for integration instead of manual data transfer.
Open answer →APIs & MCPWhat is a webhook?
A webhook automatically informs another system when an event occurs. For example, a new message can trigger a follow-up process immediately without constant polling.
Open answer →APIs & MCPWhat is MCP and why is it useful?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It provides a standardized way to connect AI systems with approved data sources and tools so an assistant can do more than answer questions and can act within defined permissions.
Open answer →APIs & MCPWhat is OAuth?
OAuth is a standard that lets a user grant limited access to another system without sharing a password. A common example is a 'Connect with Google' flow.
Open answer →APIs & MCPWhat is the difference between an API and a webhook?
With an API, one system actively requests data or actions. A webhook automatically reports that an event occurred. Good integrations often use both.
Open answer →APIs & MCPHow does MCP differ from a traditional API?
An API exposes functions to software. MCP additionally standardizes how AI systems discover and use available tools and context sources. MCP does not replace APIs; it can make them easier for AI to use.
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