A conversation exploring how hypermedia APIs can solve a key limitation of MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools: representing state-dependent permissions. Using a bank account analogy, the speakers illustrate how traditional MCP tools struggle with context-sensitive access control (e.g., one account allows transfers, another is read-only). Hypermedia responses solve this by returning dynamic navigation paths based on server state, effectively creating a dynamic tool list that makes valid actions self-evident without prompt engineering hacks.
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