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What happens when AI agents start acting less like chatbots and more like coworkers? In this episode, Dan and Chris sit down with Craig McLuckie, CEO of Stacklok to explore MCP, Kubernetes, ToolHive, enterprise AI, and the emerging infrastructure powering AI-native applications. From identity management to agent orchestration and system architecture, this conversation dives into how organizations may soon manage entire fleets of AI agents working behind the scenes.
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- Craig McLuckie – LinkedIn
- Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, X
- Daniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, X
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- Prediction Guard: A self-hosted AI control plane for running agents in high impact environments. predictionguard.com/practicalai
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- 0:00Welcome to Practical AI!
- 0:59Introducing the Guest
- 1:52Craig's Background and the Intersection of AI, MCP, and Kubernetes
- 5:08Understanding the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- 6:55Concrete Examples of MCP in Action
- 12:17Exploring the Technology Stack and Integration
- 18:28Sponsor: Prediction Guard
- 20:12Identity and Authentication in MCP Systems
- 24:08Token Exchange and Security Patterns
- 27:38The Role of Proxy Layers in MCP Connections
- 33:02Introduction to ToolHive: Building the Yellow Brick Road
- 38:30Future of Infrastructure and Agent Management
- 47:28Outro