> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.agentforcemcp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# The Agentforce MCP

> An introduction to the MCP Concepts and Agentforce MCP.

## What is MCP?

MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. Think of MCP like a USB-C port for AI applications. Just as USB-C provides a standardized way to connect your devices to various peripherals and accessories, MCP provides a standardized way to connect AI models to different data sources and tools.

Agentforce Context Protocol (ACP) is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) built with Agentforce and at its core. ACP is a Salesforce-native protocol inspired by MCP's architecture but purpose-built for the Salesforce ecosystem. ACP enables Agentforce to seamlessly connect with external tools while maintaining API compatibility with MCP where beneficial.

## Why ACP Instead of Pure MCP?

### Salesforce Optimization

* Leverage native features like Platform Events, Named Credentials, Network Security, and Scalablility.

### Enterprise Features

* Built-in governance
* Field-level security
* Audit trails

### Performance

* Optimized for Salesforce's architecture and limits

### Control

* Define our own evolution path while learning from MCP