Remote MCP support in Claude Code (www.anthropic.com)

Claude Code has introduced support for remote MCP (Modular Control Protocol) servers, enabling developers to connect their preferred tools and data sources without managing local servers. This integration allows Claude Code to access and interact with third-party services such as development tools, project management systems, and knowledge bases, enriching the coding environment with real-time contextual information. As a result, developers can streamline workflows by pulling relevant data and performing actions directly within Claude Code’s interface. This enhancement is particularly significant for the AI/ML community as it reduces friction between coding, project management, and error tracking. For instance, integrating Claude Code with the Sentry MCP server enables seamless debugging using live error data, while integration with Linear’s MCP server brings issue tracking and project updates into the coding workspace. According to Linear’s engineering head, this fusion keeps engineers focused, reducing tab-switching and manual data transfers, thus accelerating software development cycles. Technically, remote MCP support requires only the server URL, eliminating the need for complex local setup or upkeep. Vendors handle scaling and updates, while Claude Code’s native OAuth ensures secure, credential-free authentication. This development not only simplifies infrastructure management but also promotes a growing ecosystem of interoperable tools, empowering developers to personalize their AI-assisted coding workflow efficiently.