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Five MCP servers worth installing in Claude
Connectors that let Claude reach your browser, inbox, Notion, real web data and Canva. Most install in a couple of clicks.
updated 2026-10-25
In this guide
- What an MCP is
- Playwright
- Gmail
- Notion
- Apify
- Canva
- Where to start
What an MCP is
Claude on its own knows only what you paste into the chat. An MCP server is a connector between Claude and a tool you already use. In the Claude app, these appear as Connectors.
Most install from Settings, then Connectors, in the Claude desktop app. The ones that need a manual setup have their repo linked on the source page.