Key Takeaways• Public IP addresses identify devices or services on the internet, while private IPs operate inside local networks and are not routable outside them.• Understanding this distinction is essential for logging, analytics, user segmentation, fraud detection, and compliance.• Private IPs reveal internal behaviour but cannot tell you where a user is; public IPs enable location-based…
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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make Your REST APIs Accessible to AI Assistants Using MCPs
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There’s a growing gap between powerful language models and the real-world data they need to access. Model Context Protocols (MCPs) are bridging this gap, allowing AI assistants like Claude to seamlessly connect with external APIs and access real-time data without requiring complex custom integrations. As a developer, understanding how to make your REST APIs compatible with MCPs opens up a…