MCP & Tool Protocols
Context provider
A component that supplies useful information to a model at runtime.
Example
A context provider supplies current customer details when the assistant needs them.
Why it matters
It helps the AI work with information that the user's short request may not contain.
You'll hear it
“The assistant received the wrong account history.”
Can you control it?
Set by the team
The people building or running the AI choose this setup. An everyday user generally needs their help to change how this part works.
Common questions
- Can the provider supply too much information?
- Yes. Excessive material can distract the system or expose unnecessary details.
- Does the AI automatically know where the information came from?
- Not always. The application may need to include useful source information.
- Can a provider's failure leave the assistant guessing?
- Yes. Missing background can weaken an answer unless the gap is recognized.