> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.encord.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Encord's Docs MCP

<Note>
  This feature is currently in BETA.
</Note>

Connect to Encord's documentation directly from your IDE or AI tool.

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## Intro

Whether you are a developer, an end-user, or an AI app or agent, using Encord's MCP saves you significant time and effort.

We strongly recommend setting up a connection to the MCP for our docs. If you need more proof, have a look at the content from the people who created MCP: [MCP introduction](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/docs/getting-started/intro).

## Setup

Set up connection with the following supported AI assistants:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="VS Code">
    <Info>
      Prerequisites: VS Code 1.102+ with GitHub Copilot enabled.
    </Info>

    [Click here](vscode:mcp/install?name=encord-docs\&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fencord-docs.mcp.kapa.ai%22%7D) to install Encord's MCP extension for VS Code.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Cursor">
    [Click here](cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=encord-docs\&config=eyJ0eXBlIjoiaHR0cCIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZW5jb3JkLWRvY3MubWNwLmthcGEuYWkifQ==) to install Encord's MCP extension for Cursor.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Claude CLI">
    Run the following command in your terminal:

    ```
    claude mcp add --transport http encord https://encord-docs.mcp.kapa.ai
    ```

    For more information, see the [Claude Code MCP documentation](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/mcp).
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="ChatGPT Desktop">
    ChatGPT Desktop supports MCP servers in *Developer mode*:

    1. Open ChatGPT Desktop.
    2. Go to **Settings** > **Features**.
    3. Enable **Developer mode**.
    4. Go to **Settings** > **MCP Servers**.
    5. Click **Add Server**
    6. Provide the following:
       * Name: encord
       * URL: `encord-docs.mcp.kapa.ai`

    For more information, see the [ChatGPT Desktop MCP documentation](https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/developer-mode).
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Claude Desktop">
    **For Team/Enterprise plans**:

    1. An organization admin must first add the connector using [**Admin settings** > **Connectors**](https://claude.ai/settings/connectors) with the URL `https://encord-docs.mcp.kapa.ai`.

    2. Members then add the connector using [**Settings** > **Connectors**](https://claude.ai/settings/connectors).

    3. Restart Claude for the changes to take effect.

    <Note>
      **For Free/Pro plans**: Use the local configuration method (see the **Other** tab) or add the server to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file.
    </Note>

    For more details, see the [Claude Desktop documentation](https://support.claude.com/en/articles/9487310-what-are-artifacts-and-how-do-i-use-them).
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Other">
    MCP is an open protocol supported by many clients.

    Use the server URL `encord-docs.mcp.kapa.ai` and refer to your client's documentation for setup instructions.

    Most clients accept the standard MCP JSON configuration format:

    ```json theme={"dark"}
    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "encord": {
          "url": "encord-docs.mcp.kapa.ai"
        }
      }
    }
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Using Encord Docs with MCP

After connecting, you can ask questions about Encord from within your editor. For example:

"How do I export labels using the SDK?"

"How do I import data?"

"How do I set up a GCP integration?"