Fork Around And Find Out MCPing in the Open with Angie Jones
Apr 25, 2025
Angie Jones, VP of DevRel at Block, Java Champion, and an international speaker, dives into the exciting realm of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its application through the innovative tool, Goose. She shares insights on her open-source projects and discusses the importance of community contributions in tech. Angie reflects on the significance of digital identity in business and the representation of women of color in the industry. Their conversation also touches on the evolving role of AI and the balance between tech advancements and human experience.
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Goose AI Agent Explained
- Goose is an open-source, local AI agent designed initially for developers to automate engineering tasks faster.
- It differs because it's not cloud-based and adheres to the Model Context Protocol, allowing it to interact with many data sources seamlessly.
MCP Servers as AI Man Pages
- MCP servers act like AI man pages allowing AI agents to execute commands across various tools.
- This standardization enables Goose to connect to thousands of MCP servers, leveraging APIs and databases universally.
How to Contribute to Open Source
- Start contributing to open source by improving documentation to get familiar with the project and community.
- Avoid submitting AI-generated docs without review, because maintainers must spend time verifying them, adding to their workload.