It's not just you.

However, I would say that I've grown to accept that most people prefer these more constrained models of thinking. Constraints can help free the mind up in other ways. If you do not perceive MCP as constraining, then you should definitely use it. Wait until you can feel the pain of its complexity and become familiar with it. This will be an excellent learning experience.

Also consider the downstream opportunities that this will generate. Why not plan a few steps ahead and start thinking about a consultancy for resolving AI microservices clusterfucks.