Connector
In short
A connector is how a personal agent reaches a service you offer, with the user's permission. MCP, WebMCP and A2A goes into the detail. The neighbouring terms are MCP (Model Context Protocol) and AI agent. Muse for Small Business connects to Shopify, Stripe, Slack and other tools (29 Sep 2026).
Definition
A link between a personal agent and a service, so the agent can use that service directly with the user's permission.
A dated example
- Read 4 Nov 2026
Muse for Small Business connects to Shopify, Stripe, Slack and other tools (29 Sep 2026).
Where it matters
It is how a personal agent reaches a service you offer, with the user's permission.
Related terms
- MCP (Model Context Protocol)An open standard for offering an AI agent a set of named actions it can call, such as search providers or book an appointment.
- AI agentSoftware that carries out a task on the web for one person, right now: it reads pages, fills forms, compares options and sometimes pays.
Sources
- Meta: Muse for Small Business (29 Sep 2026) (about.fb.com/news/2026/09/introducing-muse-small-business), read 4 Nov 2026.
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