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Connect to AI tools

After deploying your MCP server, connect it to your AI assistant so the assistant can call your selected MCP tools.

Build absolutely anything...with the right context.

AudienceMCP server owners and developers connecting AI clients
PrerequisitesA deployed MCP server, copied config snippet, and access to Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, or another MCP client

The config snippet​

After deployment, you receive a JSON snippet:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "my-docs": {
      "url": "https://appatools.com/mcp-studio/api/mcp/my-docs"
    }
  }
}

Use streamable HTTP (/api/mcp/{slug}) as the default endpoint. Keep SSE (/api/mcp/{slug}/sse) only when a specific MCP client still requires it.

Supported clients​

Cursor​

  1. Open Settings → MCP Servers
  2. Paste the JSON config
  3. Restart Cursor

Claude Desktop​

  1. Open Settings → Developer → Edit Config
  2. Add your server to the mcpServers object
  3. Restart Claude Desktop

Windsurf​

  1. Open your MCP configuration file
  2. Add the server entry
  3. Restart Windsurf

Other MCP clients​

Any client that supports the MCP standard can connect using the streamable HTTP endpoint URL. This includes VS Code extensions, JetBrains plugins, Neovim, and custom integrations. If a legacy client still expects SSE, use /api/mcp/{slug}/sse.

Verify the connection​

After connection, your AI tool should list the MCP tools you selected, such as search_docs and get_code_examples. Ask a question related to your indexed sources. The AI agent should call your MCP tools during the conversation.

What if it's not working?​

  • Make sure you copied the full JSON snippet, including the outer mcpServers wrapper.
  • Check that your MCP server's status is Active on the Dashboard.
  • Restart your AI tool after adding the config.
  • If sources are still indexing, the server works but might use live fetching, which can be slower. Indexing continues in the background even if you close the dashboard.