XanoBefore We Begin
Gather the following information, which you’ll need regardless of client.Name
This is just a name you want to give your MCP server. Make sure it is unique to other MCP servers you’re using, and is human readable so you can easily keep track of what each server does.
URL
For the Xano MCP Server
Each instance has its own unique connection URL. The URL can be found inside of your Instance Settings panel from the instance selection screen by clicking the icon next to the instance you want to connect to.
When creating a URL, you’ll need to choose the scope of tools the URL provides. Each client will have its own limits on how many tools can be available at once, so make sure to consult your client’s documentation for more information.For an MCP Server you built in Xano
Click the Connection URL button next to the MCP server you want in the AI > MCP Servers screen.
Token
For the Xano MCP Server
The Xano MCP Server token can be found in the same place you retrieved your URL. See Generating an Access Token for more information.For an MCP Server you built in Xano
The token for a custom MCP server is generated the same way your other auth tokens are generated, usually as part of yoursignupandloginAPI logic.
Claude Code
Learn how to connect the Xano MCP Server to Clade
In your terminal, execute the following command:
Claude Desktop / Web
Claude on the Web can not connect to the Xano Developer MCP because it runs locally. Use Claude Desktop or Claude Code (recommended).
Make sure an Owner or Primary Owner have taken the correct preliminary steps outlined in Anthropic’s documentation. Do not configure OAuth settings; Xano’s MCP Servers do not support OAuth at this time.
- Navigate to Settings > Connectors.
- Locate the “Connectors” section.
- Find the custom connector your Owner added in the list (it will have a “Custom” label).
- Click “Connect” to authenticate and start using the connector with Claude.
- Navigate to Settings > Connectors.
- Locate the “Connectors” section.
- Click “Add custom connector” at the bottom of the section.
- Add your connector’s remote MCP server URL.
- Finish configuring your connector by clicking “Add.”
Cursor
Cursor supports one-click MCP server installation via install links. Use the generator below to create yours.
Windsurf
Access your Windsurf settings
Head to Windsurf Settings > Cascade and click MCP Marketplace.Click the icon to access your
mcp_config.json file directly.
Antigravity
Access your Antigravity MCP settings
- Open the MCP store via the ”…” dropdown at the top of the editor’s agent panel.
- Click on “Manage MCP Servers”
- Click on “View raw config”
- Modify the mcp_config.json with your custom MCP server configuration.
VS Code
These instructions may work for other VS Code-based IDEs, but we recommend consulting that client’s official documentation for more specific instructions.
Per-project:
Create or open .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace and add the configuration generated below.
Across multiple projects:
- Run the MCP: Open User Configuration command, which opens the
mcp.jsonfile for your user profile. Add the configuration generated below.
Raycast
- Run the Manage MCP Servers command and use the Open Servers Folder action. Open the
mcp-config.jsonfile and add the configuration generated below.
Warp
- Access Warp Drive and click MCP Servers in your Personal settings.
- Click + Add and add the configuration generated below.