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MCP as an Interface Layer for Personal Knowledge

Explores MCP servers as a bridge between private context, public tools, and repeatable research workflows.

MCP becomes most useful when it is treated as an interface layer rather than a bag of plugins. Each connector should make a piece of context addressable, auditable, and reusable.

Working Thesis

A personal knowledge site needs three layers: source material, interpretation, and tool access. MCP sits between those layers and gives agents consistent handles for external systems.

Practical Rules

  • Document the shape of each tool call.
  • Connect tools to skills and reading trails.
  • Keep public website entries descriptive; do not expose live private tool execution.