MCP Tools & Servers
MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers give Claude new capabilities. Connect to databases, APIs, and external tools.
What is MCP?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that lets AI assistants like Claude connect to external data sources and tools. Think of it as giving Claude arms and legs—the ability to actually do things in the world.
While Skills teach Claude how to think, MCP Servers give Claude the ability to act—querying databases, calling APIs, and interacting with external systems.
Database Access
Query and modify databases directly from Claude
API Integration
Connect to any REST or GraphQL API
Tool Orchestration
Run external tools and services
Top MCP Tools
View AllSkills vs MCP: Which Do You Need?
Not sure when to use Skills vs MCP Servers? Read our comparison guide.
Read Comparison