Configure Claude MCP Server Connections and Desktop Integrations¶
| Course | Claude for Builders: AI Workflows and Product Prototyping |
| Session | Session 1: Claude Builder Stack Setup |
| Module | Configure Your Claude Builder Stack |
| Type | Live |
Extend Claude's capabilities by configuring connections to external systems through MCP (Model Context Protocol). You'll connect Claude to remote MCP servers for services like Slack, GitHub, and Google Drive, then configure desktop connectors to access local applications and your filesystem. These integrations enable Claude to read data, trigger actions, and automate workflows across your entire tech stack.
Objectives¶
- Configure MCP server connections to at least two remote services (e.g., Slack, GitHub, Google Drive, Notion) with proper authentication and permissions
- Implement desktop connectors to access local filesystem, applications, or services running on your machine
- Test integration functionality by executing Claude commands that read data from connected systems and trigger actions across multiple services
- Troubleshoot connection issues using MCP diagnostics to verify successful authentication, resolve permission errors, and validate data access