Explore how the new MCP Elicitations protocol standardizes interactive AI workflows by enabling servers to collect structured user input dynamically, building upon AI-generated UI concepts. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is evolving to standardize this kind of interaction through the new Elicitations protocol, providing a formal framework for enabling AI systems to request structured user input during conversations in a standardized, secure way. The protocol addresses challenges such as lack of standardization, security concerns, inconsistent experiences, and implementation complexity by providing a standardized way for servers to request user input. The Elicitations protocol introduces a concept where servers can request additional information from users through the client during interactions, enabling interactive workflows where user input requests occur nested inside other server features.
