Compatibility record
Does Claude Code support MCP?
Claude Code connects to Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers on Pro, Max, Team, Enterprise, and API (Console) access; the free Claude.ai plan does not include Claude Code.
What this state means
Supported, with the qualification kept attached.
Claude Code access requires Pro, Max, Team, Enterprise, or Console/API. MCP is documented as a Claude Code client capability once authenticated. Free Claude.ai does not include Claude Code.
Connects to external Model Context Protocol servers and makes their tools or resources available to the product.
An official MCP server published by a vendor is not the same as that vendor product acting as an MCP client.
Researcher note
Path A: code.claude.com MCP docs + support Pro/Max Claude Code access article; installation restates Console/API account requirement.
Evidence
Primary records behind the answer.
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Connect Claude Code to tools via MCP
“Claude Code can connect to hundreds of external tools and data sources through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open source standard for AI-tool integrations.”
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Use Claude Code with your Pro or Max plan
“With Pro and Max plans, you now have access to both Claude on the web, desktop, and mobile apps and Claude Code in your terminal with one unified subscription.”
- 03
“Claude Code requires a Pro, Max, Team, Enterprise, or Console account. The free Claude.ai plan does not include Claude Code access.”