Claude Unveils Major Update: Remote MCP for Seamless Integration with Notion, Canva, Stripe, Figma, and More

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This will be a translation of their announcement, as I haven’t had the chance to explore all the new features on my own yet.

The announcement text and a short video are below, with a link to the original here.

TL;DR

Claude now supports an increasing number of services that can be connected online. Previously, most Model Context Protocols (MCPs) were only accessible through Claude Desktop, not on mobile devices.

Additionally, they’ve introduced an easier installation process via a .dtx file extension, although not all custom GitHub MCP servers currently support this feature.

For anyone looking for more detailed information about Claude and Model Context Protocol, I’ve written several articles on the subject ⤵️

How to manage Notion, GitHub, and other applications through Claude. I share examples of my MCP servers

Claude vs. ChatGPT + Codex: Which one is better for solving complex tasks? Testing 6 models

ChatGPT vs. Claude: My experience after two months of using both LLMs

Model Context Protocol: A revolution in integrating AI with data? Exploring the new standard from Anthropic

We are excited to unveil a new catalog of tools that connect with Claude. You can explore and test them with just a click. We are also introducing new connectors developed by our partners for online services like Notion, Canva, and Stripe, as well as local desktop applications such as Figma, Socket, and Prisma.

Claude can now access the same tools, data, and context that you have. This transforms it from a helpful assistant into an informed AI collaborator, capable of providing more relevant responses and working directly within your tools.

The centerpiece of this update is a centralized tool catalog, accessible at claude.ai/directory. This system allows for the seamless connection of external services and applications to Claude via a one-click authentication process. Once a connection is established, the AI assistant gains access to your up-to-date data and can perform tasks directly in the connected systems.

The architecture of this solution supports two types of integrations. Remote connectors enable connections to web services through APIs, while local desktop extensions interact with installed applications. This approach facilitates flexible deployment for various enterprise use cases.

Most interactions with AI begin with you explaining everything from scratch—your project details, deadlines, and tools over and over again. It feels like starting from a blank slate each time.

You can ask Claude to «write release notes for our latest features» and receive a helpful template. By connecting Claude to tools like Linear, you can instead request, «write release notes for our last sprint from Linear,» and it will pull your actual tickets from Linear to generate professional release notes ready for publication.

Here are some ways to utilize Claude with connected tools:

Launch products faster: turn discussions with Claude into organized roadmaps in Notion.

Create designs: transform creative briefs into social media posts in Canva.

Seamless transition from design to code: convert Figma files into production-ready code.

Manage payments: access customer data and payment information from Stripe.

You can check out our catalog of recommended tools at claude.ai/directory. Click «Connect» for authentication (or «Install» for desktop extensions), and Claude will access the context of your work. You can also explore recommended tools at anthropic.com/partners/mcp.

The catalog is currently available to all Claude users on the web and desktop versions. Local desktop extensions can be accessed through the Claude Desktop application. Connectors to remote applications and services are available only for users on paid plans.