MCP Integration in AI

From the Claude Code cheat sheet · Advanced Features · verified Jul 2026

MCP Integration

Model Context Protocol for external data

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# MCP enables access to:
- Databases
- APIs  
- Documentation
- External tools

# Configuration in .mcp.json at the project root:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "database": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres", "postgresql://..."]
    }
  }
}

# Or add one from the CLI: claude mcp add

# Then in Claude:
"Query the users table for active accounts"
"Check the API documentation for endpoints"
📌 Connect external data sources
📌 Extends Claude capabilities
⚡ Requires MCP server setup
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