Cómo añadir un conector personalizado en Claude

Claude is a capable AI on its own. But connect it to your project management system, CRM, or internal database, and it becomes something more: an AI that works with your actual data.

Custom connectors in Claude make that possible. They let you link Claude to any external service running a remote MCP server, putting your tools and Claude in the same conversation.

Here's what this article covers:

• What custom connectors are and how they differ from directory connectors
• What you need before you start
• Step-by-step setup for Pro/Max and Team/Enterprise plans
• How to enable, edit, and remove connectors
• How to connect Claude to your tools for meeting-heavy workflows

If you're still evaluating which AI tool fits your workflow, this Claude vs Gemini comparison breaks down the key differences.

TL;DR: How to add a custom connector in Claude?

On Pro or Max, go to Customize > Connectors, click +, select Add custom connector, paste your remote MCP server URL, and authenticate.

On Team or Enterprise plans, an Owner must add the connector first via Organization Settings > Connectors > Add > Custom > Web, then members connect individually.

What Are Custom Connectors in Claude?

Custom connectors let you link Claude to external tools and data sources through remote MCP servers. MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, an open standard created by Anthropic that defines how AI applications connect to external tools and data.

When you add a custom MCP connector, Claude can access and act on information from connected services directly inside your conversation. That means Claude can pull structured data, create records, search files, or trigger actions in tools you already use, without you needing to copy and paste anything.

Claude's connectors directory lists pre-verified integrations you can add in one click. Custom connectors are different. They let you connect Claude to any service that supports MCP, including internal tools, third-party apps not in the directory, or servers you've built yourself.

Here's when a custom connector makes sense over a directory connector:

• The tool you need isn't listed in the connectors directory
• You've built a private or internal MCP server for your team
• You want Claude to access proprietary data from your own infrastructure
• You need a specific tool configuration that the directory version doesn't support

💡 Pro tip: If you just need meeting transcripts, summaries, and action items without any custom setup, Tactiq handles the full meeting workflow out of the box.

What to Prepare Before Adding a Custom Connector

Before you add a custom connector in Claude, make sure you have everything in place. Missing any of these will stop the setup midway.

A remote MCP server URL

This is the core requirement. The server must be publicly accessible over the Internet. Claude connects to it from Anthropic's cloud infrastructure, not from your local machine. This applies across every Claude client, including:

• Claude.ai
• Claude Desktop
• Claude Code
• Claude Cowork
• Mobile apps

Servers behind a VPN, on a private corporate network, or blocked by a firewall won't connect. If your server is on a private network, you'll need to allowlist Anthropic's IP addresses so inbound connections can reach it.

The right Claude plan

Custom connectors are available on Free, Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans. Free users can add one custom connector. Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans support multiple connectors.

Owner access for Team and Enterprise plans

Individual members can't add custom connectors to a Team or Enterprise organization on their own. An Owner or Primary Owner must set up the connector first via Organization Settings. Once that's done, members connect individually.

OAuth credentials (if required)

Some remote MCP servers require OAuth authentication. If yours does, have your OAuth Client ID and Client Secret ready before you start. You'll enter these under Advanced Settings during setup.

Here's a quick checklist of the requirements before you begin:

• Remote MCP server URL (publicly accessible)
• Claude account on any plan (Free is limited to one connector)
• Owner access if you're on Team or Enterprise
• OAuth Client ID and Secret if your server requires authentication

How to Add Custom Connector in Claude

The setup process differs depending on your plan. Follow the steps for your account type below.

For Pro and Max plans

1. Go to Customize > Connectors in your Claude account.
2. Click +, then select Add custom connector.
3. Enter your remote MCP server URL.
4. Optionally, click Advanced settings to enter an OAuth Client ID and OAuth Client Secret.
5. Click Add to finish.

For Team and Enterprise plans (Owner steps)

Only an Owner or Primary Owner can add a custom connector to the organization. Members cannot do this themselves.

1. Go to Settings > Organization Settings > Connectors.

2. Click Add.

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3. Hover over Custom, then select Web.

4. Introduce la URL de tu servidor MCP remoto.

5. Opcionalmente, haz clic en Configuración avanzada para introducir un ID de cliente OAuth y un secreto de cliente OAuth.

6. Haz clic en Añadir para finalizar.

Para miembros de planes Team y Enterprise (después de la configuración por parte del Propietario)

Una vez que un Propietario ha añadido el conector, los miembros se conectan individualmente:

1. Ve a Personalizar > Conectores.
2. Busca el conector en la lista. Tendrá una etiqueta Personalizado .
3. Haz clic en Conectar para autenticarlo y habilitarlo.

Habilitar un conector por conversación

Añadir un conector no lo habilita automáticamente en cada chat. Para usar un conector en una conversación específica:

1. Haz clic en el botón + en la parte inferior izquierda de tu interfaz de chat.
2. Selecciona Añadir conectores.
3. Activa el conector que quieras usar.

Cómo eliminar o editar un conector personalizado

Claude no tiene una opción de edición directa para los conectores personalizados. Para actualizar un conector, primero debes eliminarlo y volver a añadirlo con los detalles actualizados.

Para eliminar un conector:

1. Ve a Personalizar > Conectores.
2. Busca el conector que quieres eliminar.
3. Haz clic en Eliminar o selecciona los tres puntos junto a él.
4. Sigue las indicaciones para confirmar.

Los Propietarios de planes Team y Enterprise pueden eliminar conectores en nombre de la organización a través de Configuración de la organización > Conectores.

Automatiza tus flujos de trabajo de reuniones con Tactiq

Los conectores personalizados funcionan bien para equipos que necesitan integraciones profundas de herramientas, pero si las reuniones son donde residen la mayoría de las decisiones y elementos de acción de tu equipo, hay un camino más rápido.

Tactiq transcribe y resume automáticamente tus llamadas de Google Meet, Zoom y Microsoft Teams. Sin bots, sin exportaciones manuales, solo tienes que instalar la extensión de Chrome de Tactiq.

En el momento en que termina tu llamada, tienes una transcripción completa con etiquetas de orador y un resumen generado por IA listo para usar. A partir de ahí, los flujos de trabajo integrados de Tactiq envían esos resultados directamente a Slack, HubSpot, Linear, Google Drive y más.

Instala la extensión de Chrome de Tactiq gratis y empieza a convertir tu próxima reunión en resultados claros antes incluso de haber terminado la llamada.

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Empieza a conectar Claude con tus herramientas hoy mismo

Añadir un conector personalizado en Claude solo requiere unos pocos pasos. Ten lista la URL de tu servidor MCP remoto, navega a la página de configuración correcta para tu plan, pega la URL, autentica y habilita el conector en tu primera conversación.

Una vez conectado, Claude puede extraer datos, realizar acciones y trabajar en todo tu ecosistema sin necesidad de copiar manualmente ni cambiar entre aplicaciones. Y si las reuniones son una parte fundamental de cómo opera tu equipo, combina tus herramientas conectadas con Tactiq para cerrar el ciclo. Cada conversación se captura, resume y está lista para alimentar cualquier flujo de trabajo que hayas creado.

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