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Stack Overflow AI connector: IT approval sheet
Generated 2026-10-18 from canmyaiuse live checks. Print it or forward the link.
| App | Stack Overflow |
|---|---|
| Official MCP server | Yes: Stack Overflow MCP Server (com.stackoverflow.mcp/mcp), published under stackoverflow.com |
| Official server URL | https://mcp.stackoverflow.com |
| Works right now | Live · sign-in (live check 2026-10-18) |
| Sign-in | OAuth sign-in |
| ChatGPT | ✅ Yes. Stack Overflow's official remote MCP server (Stack Overflow MCP Server) is live and works with ChatGPT as a custom connector using OAuth sign-in. Checked live on 2026-10-18. |
| Claude | ✅ Yes. Stack Overflow's official remote MCP server (Stack Overflow MCP Server) is live and works with Claude as a custom connector using OAuth sign-in. Checked live on 2026-10-18. |
| Copilot | ✅ Yes. Use the official server in GitHub Copilot (VS Code agent mode) or Copilot Studio as a remote server. |
| Plans that can use it | ChatGPT: custom MCP apps via developer mode; full read/write on Business, Enterprise and Edu (admin enables), read/fetch on Pro. Claude: custom connectors on Free (1), Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise; Owners add them for Team/Enterprise. Copilot: VS Code agent mode, subject to your org's MCP policy. |
| What data leaves | Stack Overflow code, issues, pull requests, logs and repository metadata returned by tools is sent to the AI vendor as part of the chat. Tools are listed only after sign-in, so we can't see them from outside. Ask the vendor for the tool list, or check it after connecting a test account. |
| Model training | OpenAI and Anthropic business/API plans: not used for training by default. Consumer plans: may be used unless the user opts out. |
| Trust grade | B (80/100) |
| Last change detected | No changes recorded since we started tracking. |
Reviewer checklist
- Approve only the official server URL above.
- Use a business plan that doesn't train on your data.
- Prefer OAuth with the least-privileged account.
- Decide whether write/delete tools are allowed.
- Re-review when the tools change (get alerts below).
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