How to Connect Claude AI to a Remote MCP Server

Learn to connect Claude AI to remote MCP servers in this 2025 beginners guide! Integrate with Atlassian & Zappier to manage Jira, automate tasks, and boost productivity.

Ashley Goolam

Ashley Goolam

6 May 2025

How to Connect Claude AI to a Remote MCP Server

Hey there! If you’ve been itching to supercharge your workflows with Claude AI, you’re in the right place. I recently set up Claude AI with a remote MCP (Model Context Protocol) server on my windows computer, and wow—it’s like giving Claude a superpower to connect with tools like Atlassian and Zappier! In this tutorial, we’ll walk through how to connect Claude AI to a remote MCP server, using examples like managing Jira tickets with Atlassian and automating tasks with Zappier. Trust me, it’s easier than you think, and by the end, you’ll be ready to make Claude your ultimate work assistant. Let’s get started!

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What is Claude AI with Remote MCP Server?

Claude AI, developed by Anthropic, is a powerful AI assistant that shines in tasks like coding, research, and content creation. But what makes it even cooler? Its ability to connect to remote MCP servers! MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets Claude AI interact with external tools and data sources—like Atlassian’s Jira and Confluence for project management, or Zappier for automating workflows across thousands of apps.

Announced on May 1, 2025, by Anthropic, remote MCP support (also called Integrations) lets you connect Claude AI to cloud-hosted servers, making it a seamless collaborator. Imagine asking Claude to create Jira tickets in Atlassian or pull sales data via Zappier—all in one chat! Posts on X are buzzing about this feature, with users loving how it reduces context switching and boosts productivity. Let’s set it up and see it in action!

Setting Up Your Environment: The Basics

Let’s get your system ready to connect Claude AI to a remote MCP server. This is super beginner-friendly, so don’t worry—I’ve got you covered.

Check Prerequisites: Make sure you have these ready:

Install Claude Desktop (Optional): While you can use Claude AI on the web (claude.ai), the Claude Desktop app is great for local testing. Download it from the official site for macOS or Windows. We’ll focus on the web version for this tutorial, but the steps are similar.

claude desktop

Create a Project Folder: Let’s stay organized:

mkdir claude-mcp
cd claude-mcp

This folder will be your workspace for Claude AI and MCP integrations.

Connecting Claude AI to Atlassian’s Remote MCP Server

Let’s start by connecting Claude AI to Atlassian’s remote MCP server, which lets Claude interact with Jira and Confluence. Atlassian announced this beta feature on May 1, 2025, and it’s perfect for managing projects without leaving your chat.

1. Sign In to Claude AI:

2. Access Integrations:

claude integrations

3. Add Atlassian’s Remote MCP Server:

claude integrations 2

4. Authenticate with Atlassian:

5. Test the Connection:

claude chat

This setup lets Claude AI manage Jira tickets or summarize Confluence pages—like scaling your work by creating multiple pages at once—without leaving the chat. Pretty handy, right?

Connecting Claude AI to Zappier’s Remote MCP Server

Now, let’s connect Claude AI to Zappier’s remote MCP server to automate tasks across 7,000+ apps. Zappier announced this integration on May 1, 2025, and it’s a game-changer for workflows.

1. Create a Zapier MCP Server

zapier mcp

2. Configure Actions

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3. Connect Zapier MCP to Claude

zapier mcp url

4. Authenticate and Enable Actions

claude mcp integration

5. Test the Connection:

With Zappier, Claude AI can automate tasks like assigning Asana tasks or updating spreadsheets across tools—all in one conversation. It’s like having a personal assistant who never sleeps!

Testing Claude AI with Remote MCP Servers

Let’s test both integrations to see Claude AI in action with Atlassian and Zappier.

Atlassian Test:

Zappier Test:

These tests show how Claude AI can seamlessly interact with your tools, saving you time and effort. Pretty impressive, huh?

Tips for Using Claude AI with Remote MCP Servers

To get the most out of Claude AI with Atlassian and Zappier:

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My Takes on Claude AI with Remote MCP

After setting up Claude AI with remote MCP servers, here’s what I think:

Some users on Reddit noted occasional OAuth hiccups, but restarting the connection usually fixes it. Overall, it’s a solid upgrade for Claude AI!

Wrapping Up: Your Claude AI and MCP Adventure

You’ve just connected Claude AI to remote MCP servers, unlocking a world of productivity with Atlassian and Zappier! From creating Jira tickets to automating workflows, Claude is now your go-to collaborator. Try experimenting with other MCP servers like Cloudflare or Intercom, and share your wins on X—I’d love to hear about them! For more details, check Anthropic’s support docs at support.anthropic.com. Keep rocking with Claude AI, Zappier, and Atlassian!

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