Model Context Protocol (MCP)

MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs.

Think of MCP like a USB-C port for AI applications. Just as USB-C provides a standardized way to connect your devices to various peripherals and accessories, MCP provides a standardized way to connect AI models to different data sources and tools.

Build your own MCP products

MCP Documentation

Learn more about the protocol, how to build servers and clients, and discover those made by others.

MCP in Anthropic products

MCP in the Messages API

Use the MCP connector in the Messages API to connect to MCP servers.

MCP in Claude Code

Add your MCP servers to Claude Code, or use Claude Code as a server.

MCP in Claude.ai

Enable MCP connectors for your team in Claude.ai.

MCP in Claude Desktop

Add MCP servers to Claude Desktop.