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Custom connectors enable you to link Claude directly to your essential tools and data sources using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

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What are third party connectors?

Custom connectors allow Claude to operate within your preferred software and leverage comprehensive context from your external tools. You can:
  • Connect Claude to existing remote MCP servers
  • Build your own remote MCP servers for any tool

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Finding connectors

Browse the Connectors Directory to discover verified and reviewed third-party MCP servers that are ready to use across all Claude products.

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Adding custom connectors

You can manually add any third-party connector to Claude as long as you have the URL of that remote MCP server.
Security Notice: Custom connectors allow connections to unverified services. Claude can access and perform actions within these services, so review security considerations carefully.

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For Team and Enterprise plans

Owners must:
  1. Navigate to Admin settings > Connectors
  2. Click “Add custom connector”
  3. Enter the remote MCP server URL
  4. Optionally configure OAuth Client ID/Secret in Advanced settings
  5. Click “Add”
Members then:
  1. Go to Settings > Connectors
  2. Find the connector with “Custom” label
  3. Click “Connect” to authenticate

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For Pro and Max plans

  1. Navigate to Settings > Connectors
  2. Click “Add custom connector”
  3. Enter the remote MCP server URL
  4. Optionally configure OAuth credentials
  5. Click “Add”

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Enabling connectors in chat

Use the ”+” button in your chat interface to access “Connectors,” where you can enable/disable connectors per conversation.

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Managing connectors

To remove or edit connectors:
  1. Go to Settings > Connectors
  2. Click “Remove” or select the three-dot menu
  3. Follow prompts to edit or remove

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Security and privacy

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Best practices

  • Only connect to servers from trusted organizations
  • Carefully review requested permission scopes during authentication
  • Be aware of prompt injection risks; Claude has built-in protections
  • Monitor for unexpected changes in tool behavior

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Tool actions

Remote MCP servers enable Claude to invoke tools that can:
  • Read data from applications
  • Create, modify, or delete data
  • Take actions on your behalf
Usage guidelines:
  • Monitor Claude’s actions for unintended effects
  • Review tool approval requests carefully
  • Only click “Allow always” for trusted servers
  • Disable irrelevant tools via the “Search and tools” menu

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Reporting issues

Report malicious MCP servers to Anthropic’s vulnerability disclosure program.

Building Connectors

Learn to build your own MCP servers.

Connectors Directory

Browse pre-built connectors.

MCP Overview

Understand the Model Context Protocol.

Desktop Extensions

Deploy enterprise-grade MCP servers.