---
title: Using Model Context Protocol
shortTitle: Use MCP
intro: 'Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a protocol that allows you to extend the capabilities of {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} by integrating it with other systems.'
versions:
  feature: copilot
topics:
  - Copilot
children:
  - /extend-copilot-chat-with-mcp
  - /set-up-the-github-mcp-server
  - /use-the-github-mcp-server
  - /change-mcp-registry
redirect_from:
  - /copilot/customizing-copilot/using-model-context-protocol
  - /copilot/how-tos/context/model-context-protocol
  - /copilot/how-tos/context/use-mcp
contentType: how-tos
---