About MCP API Connect
MCP API Connect is an MCP server for making calls to REST APIs. It is intended for users who can provide API documentation and keys in a message to connect an API.
Key features
- 01Connects to REST APIs
- 02Uses supplied API documentation
- 03Accepts API keys in a message
- 04Setup command for Claude Desktop
Use cases
- 01Calling a REST API through MCP
- 02Connecting an API using its documentation and key
MCP support
It exposes REST API calls through an MCP server, using API documentation and keys supplied in a message.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEMCP API Connect
Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to connect to any REST API. All you have to do is provide API documentation and API keys in a message.
Setup with Claude Desktop
- Install the package globally:
npm i -g mcp-api-connect
- Run the setup command:
mcpapiconnect install
- Restart Claude
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