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Learn how to effectively prompt Large Language Models to utilize tools and external resources through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in this conference talk from NDC Manchester. Discover techniques for integrating MCP beyond end-user applications like Claude Desktop or Cursor, extending its capabilities to various LLMs including small open models and frontier model APIs. Explore different approaches to tool use prompting across various models, examining the advantages and challenges of generating tool calls in different data formats. Gain practical insights through real-world examples of MCP server interactions and analyze the prompting strategies employed by popular agentic frameworks and tools to build more effective agentic software systems.
