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Developer

MCP Drops Sessions, Adds Mandatory Headers, and Reignites the REST Debate

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) released its 2026-07-28 specification, removing protocol sessions and adding mandatory Mcp-Method and Mcp-Name headers, making the protocol stateless. This allows gateways to route and throttle agent traffic without parsing JSON bodies. The update has sparked developer debate over whether MCP has essentially become just another REST API, with supporters citing operational benefits and critics questioning its novelty.

Aug 126 minNeura News

Industry

MCP startup Runlayer sues Rippling over alleged IP theft

Runlayer, a startup providing a secure gateway for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), has filed a lawsuit against HR software company Rippling. The suit claims Rippling stole its intellectual property after a year-long product trial. Rippling denies the allegations, saying it built its own MCP gateway using proprietary information.

Jul 283 minNeura News

Developer

MCP release candidate overhauls protocol, drops transport layer

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) has released its biggest update yet, a release candidate that removes the transport layer many servers were built around. The new version simplifies the protocol by eliminating the need for custom transport implementations, moving to a simpler HTTP-based model. This change will require existing MCP servers to be rewritten, but promises better interoperability and reduced complexity.

Jul 263 minNeura News

Product Launch

Amazon Alexa Plus Update Expands Smart Home Device Support

Amazon is rolling out an update to its Alexa Plus assistant that enables deeper integration with smart home devices from brands like Bosch, Delta, Ecovacs, iRobot, Yale Home, Whirlpool, Tapo, and Eufy. The update uses a new AI developer toolkit and adopts the open-source Model Context Protocol to allow more complex instructions and automated routing to the correct device.

Jul 232 minNeura News

Developer

MCP update simplifies AI protocol for large-scale use

The Model Context Protocol (MCP), a key standard for AI interoperability, is getting a significant update that changes how it handles session IDs. The new stateless approach aims to make it easier for companies to run MCP servers at scale, addressing a major headache that has slowed adoption of large-scale integrations.

Jul 203 minNeura News

Developer

MCP faces criticism over context bloat and reliability issues

Developers at Quandri ran experiments on MCP (Model Context Protocol) and found it consumes up to 10.5% of the context window with tool definitions alone. The CLI approach uses 65x fewer tokens for the same task. The article explores alternatives like Skills that wrap existing CLI commands.

May 305 minNeura News

Developer

Salesforce CEO: APIs New UI for AI Agents

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff states that APIs serve as the new user interface for AI agents. The company launches Headless 360 to expose its full platform, including Agentforce and Slack, via APIs, Model Context Protocol, and a Command Line Interface. This approach aligns with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's view that every company must become an API company as AI agents bypass traditional interfaces.

Apr 183 minNeura News