Can Claude connect to Anthropic (Claude API)?
Updated October 18, 2026 · from live checks of 45,201 MCP servers · Methodology
Yes, through a community server.We found no official Anthropic (Claude API) server in the MCP Registry that Claude can connect to, but 4 live remote community servers work with Claude; the highest-rated is Claude News (trust grade B). Checked live on 2026-10-18.
Remote Anthropic (Claude API) servers (Claude-ready)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude News | Verified domain | Live | No auth | 2 | B |
| Anthropic Billing | Community | Live | No auth | 9 | B |
| Llm Orchestration Agent Langchain Anthropic | Verified domain | Live | No auth | 2 | B |
| Prismix Status MCP | Community | Live | No auth | 3 | C |
| Argus API Spend | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | API key | — | C |
| CloudQuell | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | API key | — | C |
| Mode VC Chart: Best LLM for Coding: The Arena Coding Leaderboard | Verified domain | Not checked | Unknown | — | D |
| Mode VC Chart: Anthropic vs. OpenAI vs. Google: Who Holds the Top 20? | Verified domain | Not checked | Unknown | — | D |
| Mode VC Chart: Best AI for Creative Writing: Arena Rankings | Verified domain | Not checked | Unknown | — | D |
| Mode VC Chart: Anthropic SDK vs. OpenAI SDK: npm Downloads | Verified domain | Not checked | Unknown | — | D |
| Mode VC Chart: Which AI Labs Get the Most Chatbot Arena Votes? | Verified domain | Not checked | Unknown | — | D |
| Mode VC Chart: OpenAI Python Package Downloads: Who Grew Since August | Verified domain | Not checked | Unknown | — | D |
Local Anthropic (Claude API) servers (Claude Desktop / Claude Code)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Claude | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| Omni Computer Use | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
| Fable | Community | Local install | Unknown | — | C |
| MCP Audit | Community | Local install | API key | — | C |
| Styx MCP Server | Community | Local install | API key | — | C |
| Meta Prompt MCP | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
| Awesome Agent Skills | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
| Claude Chat | Community | Local install | Unknown | — | C |
How to connect Anthropic (Claude API) to Claude
- In Claude, open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector.
- Paste the remote server URL from the server page and sign in.
- For a local server, add it to Claude Desktop's config or run
claude mcp addin Claude Code.
Custom connectors work on Free (one connector), Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise. Remote connectors connect from Anthropic's cloud, so the server must be publicly reachable.
Is it safe to connect Anthropic (Claude API) to Claude?
Check the publisher and trust grade first. Official servers are published by Anthropic (Claude API) itself; community servers come from third parties and can see whatever your account can. Every server page shows its live status, sign-in type and tool list.
Can ChatGPT connect to Anthropic (Claude API)?
See https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/can/chatgpt/anthropic/
Does Anthropic (Claude API) have an official MCP server?
Not in the official MCP Registry as of 2026-10-18. Full list: https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/apps/anthropic/