MCP & Connectors

What MCP servers does Claude.ai support natively?

Last verified: July 2026 · 2 min read
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Claude.ai (web interface) supports a selected set of official remote connectors natively, including Google Drive, Gmail, Notion, GitHub, and Slack, which authenticate directly via OAuth in the user profile settings, bypassing the need for local desktop configurations.

Native Connectors Overview

In the Claude.ai Web UI, users do not configure local JSON config files. Instead, Anthropic hosts native cloud MCP integrations that users can toggle on and off under their account settings.

List of Native Web Connectors

  • Notion: Read, query, and search databases and page contents.
  • Google Drive: View, extract text, and index files directly inside folders.
  • Gmail: Read, search, and compose drafts.
  • GitHub: Query repositories, issues, pull requests, and file contents.
  • Slack: Read channel histories and search message logs.

Comparison of Native vs. Desktop MCP

Feature Claude.ai Web Native Claude Desktop MCP
Configuration One-click OAuth in Account Settings Manual edits to claude_desktop_config.json
Host Location Anthropic Cloud Infrastructure Local system / Stdio Subprocess
Custom Servers Not Supported Supported (any local node/python script)
Local Resource Access No Yes (Access files, shell commands, databases)
Verified against: Claude.ai Web UI 2026

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