mcp-integration

Comprehensive guide for setting up and managing MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers in Claude Code. Use when configuring MCP servers, connecting external services via MCP, setting up .mcp.json files, choosing between stdio/HTTP/SSE transports, authenticating with remote MCP servers, bundling MCP servers in plugins, managing MCP scopes (local/project/user), using MCP resources and prompts, configuring managed MCP for organizations, or troubleshooting MCP connections. Trigger phrases: "MCP server", "Model Context Protocol", ".mcp.json", "connect external service", "MCP in plugin", "stdio transport", "SSE transport", "HTTP transport", "remote MCP", "MCP authentication", "MCP tools", "claude mcp add", "MCP OAuth", "MCP scope", "managed MCP", "MCP tool search", "MCP resources", "MCP prompts".