MCP Integration in AI
From the Claude Code cheat sheet · Advanced Features · verified Jul 2026
MCP Integration
Model Context Protocol for external data
json
# 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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