Claude Connect
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Claude Connect is an MCP-compliant external connector server that enables Large Language Models like Claude to interact with web APIs, filesystem, and custom resources. It allows LLMs to access external tools and resources in a standardized way.
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What is Claude Connect?
Claude Connect is a server that implements Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing Large Language Models like Claude to interact with external tools and resources in a standardized way.
How to use Claude Connect?
To use Claude Connect, you need to install Python 3.10+, install dependencies from requirements.txt, configure API keys in the .env file, and run the server in STDIO or HTTP mode. Detailed setup instructions are available in the Setup Guide.
Key features of Claude Connect
Web Search Integration (Bing Search and Google Search)
File Operations (Read, write, list, and delete files in a sandbox)
Custom Resources (Define and access custom resource types)
Prompt Templates (Store and retrieve custom prompt templates)
Multiple Transport Options (STDIO and HTTP)
Extensible Architecture
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Use cases of Claude Connect
Enabling Claude to access real-time information from the web
Allowing Claude to read and write files in a secure environment
Integrating Claude with custom tools and resources
Automating tasks that require interaction with external systems
FAQ from Claude Connect
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standard for LLMs to interact with external tools and resources.
What API keys are required?
What API keys are required?
A Bing Search API key is required. A Google Search API key is optional.
How do I run the server in HTTP mode?
How do I run the server in HTTP mode?
Run the server with the --http flag: python main.py --http.
How do I contribute to the project?
How do I contribute to the project?
Please check out our Contributing Guidelines and Code of Conduct.
Where can I find more detailed documentation?
Where can I find more detailed documentation?
Detailed documentation is available in the docs/ directory, including Setup Guide, Configuration Guide, API Reference, and more.