Connect MCP Server Guide

This skill helps you connect MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers to Claude Code, enabling integrations with external services like GitHub, Notion, databases, project management tools, and custom APIs.

Quick Start

When connecting an MCP server, follow this workflow:

1. Identify the server - Which service do you want to integrate?
2. Choose transport - HTTP (remote), stdio (local), or SSE (deprecated)
3. Gather credentials - API keys, tokens, or OAuth requirements
4. Select scope - Local (default), project (.mcp.json), or user (cross-project)
5. Add server - Use claude mcp add command
6. Authenticate - Use /mcp in Claude Code for OAuth
7. Test connection - Verify server status and available tools
8. Use resources/prompts - Access via @ and / prefixes

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