USB-C can support varied functions beyond charging, such as video output on unconventional devices.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) intended for AI can be repurposed to connect any system or data source.
By removing its AI focus, MCP becomes a universal plugin protocol that any application can leverage.
MCP servers created for one app serve as free plugins for other apps, creating a network effect of shared capabilities.
The APM task manager uses MCP servers for all its plugins, making it a shape-shifting app.
Well-designed protocols like MCP often get repurposed in unexpected ways beyond their original intent.
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