setting-up-mcpslisted

# Setting Up MCPs MCP (Model Context Protocol) connects Claude Code to external tools like GitHub, Notion, databases, and more. ## Quick Reference | Action | Command | |--------|---------| | Add cloud service | `claude mcp add --transport http <name> <url>` | | Add local tool | `claude mcp add --transport stdio <name> -- <command>` | | List connections | `claude mcp list` | | Check status | `/mcp` (inside Claude Code) | | Authenticate | `/mcp` → select service → "Authenticate" | | Remove connection | `claude mcp remove <name>` | ## Setup Workflow Follow this checklist for any new MCP: ``` - [ ] Step 1: Identify the service type (cloud or local) - [ ] Step 2: Get the MCP URL or command - [ ] Step 3: Run the add command - [ ] Step 4: Verify with `claude mcp list` - [ ] Step 5: Authenticate if needed (`/mcp`) - [ ] Step 6: Test with a simple request ``` ### Step 1: Identify Service Type **Cloud services** (GitHub, Notion, Sentry, etc.): - Use `--transport http` or `--transport sse` - Require a URL like `https://mcp.servicename.com/...` - Usually need browser authentication **Local tools** (databases, file servers, custom scripts): - Use `--transport stdio` - Require a command like `npx -y package-name` - May need API keys via `--env` ### Step 2: Get Setup Information Find the service's MCP documentation. Look for: - **URL** for cloud services - **npm package** or **command** for local tools - **Required environment variables** (API keys) **Popular hosted MCP servers*