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Can Claude Connect to External Systems?

Yes — available on the free plan

Connectors

Connectors let Claude access your apps and services—Google Drive, Notion, Slack, and more—browsable in the Connectors Directory. **Free on all plans**, including remote MCP connectors (Free is capped at 1 custom connector). Custom connectors via remote MCP server URLs are available on Claude, Cowork, and Claude Desktop. 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: 2026-09-28

Sources: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/11176164-use-connectors-to-extend-claude-s-capabilities, https://support.claude.com/en/articles/11175166-get-started-with-custom-connectors-using-remote-mcp, https://claude.ai/directory

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: 2026-09-28

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

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