Claude.ai MCP Integration serves as the communication hub for Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration within Claude.ai. It is designed for developers and engineers working with Claude.ai's MCP features, offering a centralized point for technical updates, bug reporting, and feature requests related to MCP interactions. The repository aims to keep users informed about protocol changes, session behavior, and new MCP capabilities, facilitating smoother integration and issue resolution.

How It Works

This repository functions as a dedicated channel for technical communication regarding MCP integration in Claude.ai. It details how MCP servers connect to Claude.ai, manages session lifecycles (initialization, reconnection), supports various transport protocols like SSE and Streamable HTTP, and outlines the mechanisms for Claude.ai to discover and invoke MCP tools. It also covers OAuth and authentication token handling specific to MCP servers.

Quick Start & Requirements

This repository does not provide installation instructions or direct usage commands, as it serves as an information and issue-tracking hub rather than a software package.

Highlighted Details

• Tracks protocol changes, including SSE deprecation and Streamable HTTP updates.
• Covers session management, initialization, reconnection, and lifecycle behavior.
• Details how Claude.ai discovers and invokes MCP tools and resources.
• Documents OAuth and authentication token handling for MCP servers.

Maintenance & Community

Users can stay updated via GitHub Discussions in the "Announcements" category for low-noise notifications. Bug reports and feature requests are managed through GitHub Issues. Links to the MCP Specification and MCP Directory are provided.

Licensing & Compatibility

Usage is subject to Anthropic's Commercial Terms of Service. Specific compatibility notes for commercial use or closed-source linking are not detailed beyond these terms.

Limitations & Caveats

This repository explicitly excludes coverage of the MCP specification itself, MCP SDKs, and general Claude.ai support issues, directing users to separate resources for these topics. It is strictly focused on the integration layer of MCP within Claude.ai.