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World Congress 2026 Europe • Jul 10, 2026 • Session details

MCP doesn’t suck — your agent does

Jan Curn

The Model Context Protocol isn't broken, but your naive agent implementation is. Discover how combining MCP with traditional CLI workflows eliminates context bloat and secures your remote endpoints.

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#1 about 2 min

Overview of the Model Context Protocol and its rapid adoption

The fast-growing open-source protocol standardized AI agent interactions with remote and local tools.

#2 about 4 min

The backlash against MCP due to context window overload

Eagerly injecting tool definitions and operational outputs directly into the prompt causes significant token waste and context rot.

#3 about 1 min

Splitting context into sub-agents to manage token constraints

Routing discrete tasks into separate agent contexts reduces main prompt clutter but maintains overall cumulative token costs.

#4 about 2 min

Implementing progressive tool discovery for efficient prompt usage

Creating a single tool-search function limits context bloat by allowing intelligent agents to query capabilities dynamically.

#5 about 3 min

Using code mode to improve agent tool calling execution

Translating tool operations into code representations enables models to chain complex logic without polluting conversational token limits.

#6 about 3 min

Why command line interfaces excel as local agent tools

Natural proficiency with historical shell environments allows models to execute efficient multi-command pipelines without loading explicit tooling setups.

#7 about 2 min

The limitation of command line interfaces for enterprise control

Operating as unstandardized local black boxes prevents administrators from inspecting authentication mechanisms and remote server access appropriately.

#8 about 3 min

Combining standard protocols with CLI execution using the mcpc tool

Packaging sophisticated remote capabilities into an intuitive shell command enables native local interaction minus massive initial context payloads.

#9 about 3 min

Live demonstration of connecting mcpc to local file systems

Exploring local host configurations through native terminal output and strict JSON formats illustrates immediate technical integration methods.

#10 about 5 min

Handling remote server authentication and asynchronous workflow tasks

Initiating robust credential caching and tracking persistent background procedures highlights protocol optimizations for longer execution timelines.

#11 about 4 min

Evaluating connector performance and supporting advanced agent standards

Profiling token efficiency across different framework variations identifies cost savings while adopting modern enterprise payment primitives.

#12 about 3 min

Audience questions regarding massive tool filtering and enterprise permissions

Navigating enterprise environments with hundreds of remote actions requires structural gateways to enforce isolated sub-agent boundaries successfully.

Matching moments

2:36 min

Core concepts and advantages of the Model Context Protocol

Rishabh Budhiraja Rishabh Budhiraja +1 · WWC Europe 2026

5:54 min

Standardizing agent interactions with the Web MCP proposal

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

2:58 min

Origin and purpose of the Model Context Protocol

David Soria Parra David Soria Parra +3 · WWC Europe 2026

2:21 min

Integrating Model Context Protocol for non-technical users

Jordan Tigani Jordan Tigani · WWC Europe 2026

2:34 min

Evaluating MCP protocols versus CLI for enterprise agent architectures

Dirk Gronert Dirk Gronert · WWC Europe 2026

2:07 min

Standardizing agent tool discovery with MCP

Stefan Mesquita Stefan Mesquita · WWC Europe 2026

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