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

# What is MCP?

> The short explanation of what connects your AI to your data.

*[Læs siden på dansk](https://docs.consile.ai/essentials/hvad-er-mcp.md)*

MCP stands for *Model Context Protocol*. It is an open standard that lets an
AI such as Claude or ChatGPT talk securely to external systems (for example Google
Search Console) through a fixed set of tools.

Think of it as a power socket between your AI and your data: as long as both
sides speak MCP, they can be connected without custom development. Consile
provides the "socket" itself as a hosted service, so you do not have to build or
run it yourself.

## Where does Consile fit in?

> **Your AI**
>
> For example Claude or ChatGPT. It asks on your behalf.

> **Consile MCP server**
>
> Hosted and operated in the EU. Translates your AI's questions into secure,
> limited calls: only the actions the individual connector offers.

> **Your data**
>
> For example Google Search Console. Consile has only the access you approve.

## What is a tool?

A tool is one specific action your AI can perform, for example *"fetch the most
used search terms"*. Each connector comes with its own fixed set of tools.

Our pure data connectors are strictly read-only: Google Search Console, CVR,
Dinero, Billy, Ordrestyring and Business Central (early access). Your AI can read
your numbers, but never change, create or delete anything. Our write connectors
(e-conomic, Uniconta, Shopify, HubSpot CMS, HubSpot Marketing Email, Meta Ads and
LinkedIn Ads) can also create and manage content for you, but only
behind clear safety barriers. By default, new content is created as a draft
or paused, and actions that, for example, spend money, publish, send or
post to the accounts require your explicit confirmation. See
[Actions & guardrails](https://docs.consile.ai/en/essentials/actions-and-guardrails.md).

You do not need to know the tool names. You just ask in plain language, and your
AI picks the right tool behind the scenes. If you want to see them anyway, they are
listed under each connector, for example
[Google Search Console](https://docs.consile.ai/en/connectors/gsc.md).

> [!TIP]
>
> You do not have to install software or write code. For each connector, you add its
> address in your AI once and give Consile access to your account. You do that by
> logging in with the provider or, for example for Uniconta, Billy and
> Ordrestyring, with a key or a login that you paste into the portal. CVR has
> no account to connect. Consile takes care of the rest.

## Why not just give my AI my login?

That would be insecure. With Consile, the connection uses double authorization:
your AI logs in to Consile with your Consile login, and Consile (not your AI)
holds separate, encrypted access to your data source. Your AI never sees your
actual login, your token or your key. More about this in
[Security & data](https://docs.consile.ai/en/essentials/security-and-data.md).


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