Connect Claude Code to Tools via MCP
by Anthropic (Claude Code Docs)
Wire real tools and data into Claude Code with MCP.
Overview
This official Claude Code documentation explains how to connect Claude Code to hundreds of external tools and data sources through the Model Context Protocol. It describes when to connect a server (whenever you find yourself pasting data from another tool into chat), and shows concrete use cases: implementing features from Jira issues and opening GitHub PRs, analyzing Sentry and Statsig monitoring data, querying a PostgreSQL database, integrating Figma designs from Slack, automating Gmail drafts, and reacting to external events pushed in as channels. As the full reference (with a separate quickstart for first-timers), it covers finding and building MCP servers and connecting them via claude mcp add so Claude can read and act on those systems directly.
At a Glance
- Topic
- MCP
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Documentation
- Cost
- Free
- Provider
- Anthropic (Claude Code Docs)
- Hands-on
- Yes — code/exercises
- Certificate
- None
What You’ll Learn
- ✓How to connect MCP servers to Claude Code
- ✓Real workflows: issue trackers, databases, monitoring, design tools
- ✓Finding and adding servers with claude mcp add
- ✓When an MCP server is worth connecting
Highlights
- •Official Claude Code reference
- •Concrete, copyable agent use cases
- •Links to a step-by-step MCP quickstart
Who It’s For
Best For
- ✓Claude Code users extending their agent with tools
- ✓Engineers integrating internal systems into an AI coding workflow
Prerequisites
- •Claude Code installed
- •Basic command-line familiarity
FAQ
What is Connect Claude Code to Tools via MCP?
The official reference for connecting Claude Code to external tools, databases, and APIs through MCP servers. For engineers who want their coding agent to act on issue trackers, dashboards, and databases directly.
Is Connect Claude Code to Tools via MCP free?
Connect Claude Code to Tools via MCP is free to access.
What level is Connect Claude Code to Tools via MCP for?
Connect Claude Code to Tools via MCP is aimed at a beginner audience. Recommended background: Claude Code installed, Basic command-line familiarity.
What will I learn from Connect Claude Code to Tools via MCP?
You'll learn: How to connect MCP servers to Claude Code; Real workflows: issue trackers, databases, monitoring, design tools; Finding and adding servers with claude mcp add; When an MCP server is worth connecting.