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Can Claude Connect to External Systems?

Yes — available on the free plan

Connectors

Connectors let Claude access 75+ services—Google Drive, Notion, Slack, Stripe, and more. **Pro and above get full access** including Deep Connectors (Google Drive, Gmail, DocuSign, FactSet) and a plugin marketplace. Free users can only use desktop extensions and GitHub. Custom connectors via MCP server URLs available on paid plans. Browse available connectors at claude.ai/directory.

PlanAvailableNotes
Free✓
Pro✓
Max 5x✓
Max 20x✓
Team✓
Enterprise✓

Available on: Windows macOS Linux iOS Android web terminal API

Verified: 2026-03-22

Sources: https://claude.ai/blog/integrations, https://claude.ai/directory, https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/10168395-setting-up-claude-integrations

MCP (Model Context Protocol)

MCP is an open standard for connecting Claude to external tools and data sources—databases, file systems, APIs. **Available on all plans including free** via the Claude Desktop app.

PlanAvailableNotes
Free✓
Pro✓
Max 5x✓
Max 20x✓
Team✓
Enterprise✓

Available on: Windows macOS Linux terminal API

Verified: 2026-03-22

Sources: https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol, https://docs.claude.com/en/docs/mcp

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