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In December 2025, Anthropic announced the donation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to the Linux Foundation, placing the open standard for AI-to-tool connectivity under neutral, vendor-independent governance. This video features a detailed interview with David, MCP co-creator and lead maintainer at Anthropic, who explains what the transfer means and why it matters for the broader developer ecosystem.
David traces MCP’s origins to a frustration with copy-paste workflows and a need to connect Claude Desktop to internal tools simultaneously. The protocol works like a USB-C standard for AI: write an integration once and it connects to any MCP-compatible application, eliminating redundant work across model providers. Early adopters included Cursor, Block, Sourcegraph, and Kodium (now Winder), and the standard has since been adopted by competing AI companies. By transferring trademarks and licensing to the Linux Foundation’s newly formed Agentic AI Foundation, Anthropic ensures no single company can change the terms or revoke the open-source license — a protection designed to make MCP safe to build on long-term.
The conversation covers internal debates about open-sourcing, the role of CPO Mike Krieger in championing the decision, and the governance mechanics of the Linux Foundation. For developers, platform teams, and enterprise architects evaluating agentic infrastructure, this video explains why MCP has become the connective tissue of the AI tool ecosystem and what its new governance structure means for its stability and neutrality going forward.
📺 Source: Anthropic · Published December 11, 2025
🏷️ Format: Interview
