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Claude Connectors & MCP by Category: The Full Catalog (2026)

Connectors and MCP come in many kinds. Here is a category-by-category map of the common ones, linking to each setup guide and the official directory.

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There are two main ways to connect outside apps and data to Claude — connectors, which you switch on with a few clicks, and the MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers that make those connections work. There are so many that it is easy to lose track of what exists and where to start. This page is a category-by-category map of the common connectors and MCP servers, linking each one to a deeper setup guide.

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Claude connectors & MCP mapClaude connectors & MCP mapClaudeProductivityNotion · Google · SlackProject mgmtLinear · Jira · AsanaDev & OpsGitHub · Sentry · VercelDesignFigma · CanvaPayments & dataStripe · Square · PlaidLocal MCP serversFilesystem · DB · Browser

Connectors and MCP, in one line

Connector — a "connect switch" in Claude settings that lets Claude use an app once you turn it on. MCP (Model Context Protocol) — the shared standard that makes the connection work, like a standard plug. Just as USB-C lets one port handle a charger, monitor, or keyboard, MCP lets many apps connect to Claude the same way.

New to the idea? Start with What Is MCP — a simple explanation and What Is MCP? Architecture and security. For the exact steps, see How to connect & use MCP (4 ways).

The catalog, by category

The lists below are representative examples to help you get oriented. Which connectors you can use depends on your plan and changes often, so check the connector screen in Claude settings and the official connector guide for the full, current list.

1. Productivity, docs & collaboration

The everyday tools — docs, notes, chat. Examples: Notion, Google Workspace (Drive, Calendar, Gmail), Slack, Box, Dropbox. Ready guides — Notion, Google, Slack.

2. Project & issue tracking

Tools that track tasks and issues. Examples: Linear, Jira/Confluence (Atlassian), Asana.

3. Development, code & ops

Developer infrastructure — code hosting, deploys, error tracking, databases. Examples: GitHub, Sentry, Supabase, Vercel, Cloudflare. Developers should start with Claude Code MCP setup and Claude Code GitHub integration.

4. Design & content

Design files and visual content. Examples: Figma, Canva. Guide — Figma (design to code).

5. Payments, commerce & financial data

Tools that handle payments and financial data. Examples: Stripe, Square, PayPal, Plaid. Because they touch sensitive data, granting only the narrow permissions you need matters even more (see security below).

6. Local MCP servers for developers

MCP servers you run yourself on your machine or a server. Examples: filesystem, databases such as PostgreSQL, browser automation (Playwright, Puppeteer), web search. For picks by use case see Recommended MCP servers, and to find them see Where to find MCP servers.

How to add a connector (in brief)

For most, you open Claude settings → Connectors, turn on the service, and sign in (grant access). For services not in the directory, you can add a "custom connector" with a remote MCP server URL. Step-by-step details are in How to connect & use MCP (4 ways).

Adding a connector — three steps① Open settingsGo to the Connectorsscreen in settings② Turn it onEnable the serviceand log in③ Grant accessApprove — then use itright in the chatNot listed? Add it as a custom connector (remote MCP server URL)

Using them safely

Connectors reach your account and data, so it matters whether the provider is trustworthy and whether you grant only the permissions needed. For the criteria see MCP connector security; if a connection fails, see the troubleshooting guide.

Where to find the full, current list

Connectors are added continually. The most accurate list is the connector screen in Claude settings; the official explanation is the Anthropic connector guide, and the developer-facing server list is the official MCP registry.

Individual setup guides — Connectors: Linear, Jira & Atlassian, Asana, Canva, Zapier. MCP servers: Filesystem, GitHub MCP, PostgreSQL MCP, Playwright MCP. To build your own, see Build an MCP server.

Written July 2026; re-checked September 9, 2026. Connector availability changes often, so confirm what you can actually use in Claude settings and the official docs. This is an unofficial guide compiled from official sources and does not replace any service’s own documentation.

Looking for more connectors? Browse the connector directory to search and filter common connectors by use case.

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