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MCP clients

The apps that connect to MCP servers and bring tools to your AI.

10 clients9 support remote MCPupdated May 2026
  • Claude Desktop
    anthropic

    The original MCP host. Made by Anthropic, with full feature support.

    macOSWindowsremote
    Connect →Docs →
  • Claude Code
    anthropic

    Anthropic's terminal coding agent. Adds MCP servers over stdio, SSE, or HTTP.

    macOSWindowsLinuxremote
    Connect →Docs →
  • Cursor
    anysphere

    AI code editor with built-in MCP support per project.

    macOSWindowsLinuxremote
    Connect →Docs →
  • VS Code
    microsoft

    Native MCP support in Copilot agent mode. Add servers from the command palette.

    macOSWindowsLinuxremote
    Connect →Docs →
  • Windsurf
    codeium

    Agentic IDE that uses MCP tools to finish multi-step tasks.

    macOSWindowsLinuxremote
    Connect →Docs →
  • Zed
    zed industries

    Fast code editor with MCP context server support.

    macOSLinuxWindows
    Connect →Docs →
  • Cline
    cline

    VS Code extension with a built-in MCP marketplace.

    VS Coderemote
    Connect →Docs →
  • Continue
    continue

    Open-source AI assistant for VS Code and JetBrains with MCP tool support.

    VS CodeJetBrainsremote
    Connect →Docs →
  • Goose
    block

    Open-source AI agent from Block that runs MCP servers as extensions.

    macOSLinuxWindowsremote
    Connect →Docs →
  • JetBrains AI Assistant
    jetbrains

    AI assistant across IntelliJ, PyCharm, and other JetBrains IDEs with MCP support.

    JetBrainsremote
    Connect →Docs →

Good to know

  • Pick by workflow

    Match the client to where you already work. Editor, IDE, or chat app.

  • Most support remote MCP

    Nearly every client here connects to hosted servers by URL. Zed currently focuses on local servers.

  • Configuration is JSON

    Every client uses a small JSON file to declare which MCP servers to load and how to start them.

Add a server in 3 steps

  1. 1
    Install your client

    Tap a card above to open the download or install page for the client you want.

  2. 2
    Open the MCP config

    Each client uses a small JSON file to define which servers to load. The Docs link shows the exact path.

  3. 3
    Add a server

    Paste a server URL or local command, save the file, and restart the client. Tools show up in your next chat.

Frequently asked

What is an MCP client?

An MCP client is the app you chat with. It connects to MCP servers so the AI can use tools, read files, or call APIs for you.

Which client should I pick first?

Claude Desktop covers the most MCP features. Cursor is best if you live in your code editor. Cline is the easiest start thanks to its built in marketplace.

Do all clients support remote MCP servers?

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Cline, Continue, Goose, and JetBrains AI Assistant support remote MCP servers over HTTP or SSE. Zed currently focuses on local servers only.

Can I use MCP on Claude.ai in a browser?

Not yet. As of May 2026, MCP support in Anthropic products is in Claude Desktop and Claude Code on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Browser support may come later.

Do I need to know JSON to set up MCP?

Most clients use a small JSON file. It is short and easy to copy from docs. Cline ships a built in marketplace so you can install servers with one tap, no JSON needed.

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