client setup · updated August 2026
Add MCP servers to Claude Code
Claude Code manages MCP servers from the command line: one command adds a server, and it is available in your next session. No config file editing required.
The config Claude Code expects
Lives in: one `claude mcp add` command; no file editing
One command per server:
claude mcp add your-server -- npx -y the-server-package
Swap the placeholder for a real server: every server page on this site renders the exact block, ready to paste.
Official setup guide: Claude Code documentation ↗
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Quick answers
Where does Claude Code keep its MCP configuration?
In one `claude mcp add` command; no file editing. The official documentation covers edge cases and the newest options.
Do all MCP servers work with Claude Code?
Any server speaking standard MCP transports should work: local servers run as a process your client starts, remote servers are a URL you point it at. Each server page on this site shows its exact config, and states when a server needs credentials first.
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