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How to add the Hugging Face MCP server to Claude (web and desktop)

Server URL: https://huggingface.co/mcp
Sign-in: No sign-in. Paste the URL and it connects.
Our hands-on result: Works 6 of 6 tasks passed, tested Oct 16, 2026 with MCP TypeScript SDK (reference client).

Claude setup

https://huggingface.co/mcp
  1. Open Settings, then Connectors, then Add custom connector.
  2. Name it huggingface and paste the URL: https://huggingface.co/mcp
  3. Click Add. No sign-in is needed.
  4. Start a new chat and turn the connector on from the tools menu.

Anonymous use works but warns about rate limits. Add a free Hugging Face token for heavier use.

We ran the hands-on test in a reference client, not in Claude. This config follows Claude's documented format for remote (Streamable HTTP) servers. If it fails for you, tell us and we will retest.

Known problems and fixes

Same server, other clients

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How to add the Hugging Face MCP server to Claude (tested Oct 16, 2026)