• DISCOVERY
  • INSPECTION
  • AUTOMATION
  • HUMAN

How to find and connect MCP tools with your AI

Find the exact capabilities you need and link them to your AI client in one flow. Once connected, your agent can act on those tools immediately.

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Short answer

How do I find and connect MCP tools to my AI?

You use natural language to search the Smithery registry for specific tools. After you pick one, your AI inspects what it can do and handles the OAuth handshake to get you running. You'll have a list of ready-to-use capabilities for your agent.

The results

What you get from a connection

Connecting Smithery gives your agent these specific outcomes.

DISCOVERY

Targeted tool searches

The AI scans the registry to find specific MCPs that match your request. You get a filtered list of relevant tools instead of browsing manually.

INSPECTION

Tool capability maps

Your agent looks under the hood of a specific MCP to see exactly what functions it offers. You'll know what your AI can actually do before you connect.

AUTOMATION

Hands-free OAuth

The connection process handles the authentication handshake automatically. You don't have to manually manage API keys or complex setup scripts.

HUMAN

Final permission check

You remain in control of the actual connection. The AI identifies the tool, but you decide when to finalize the link to your client.

The workflow

What your AI does when you search for tools.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of finding and configuring the connection.

  1. Find the right MCP

    The AI searches the Smithery registry using your natural language descriptions to find matching tools.

    search_servers

  2. Check tool details

    Once a match is found, the AI pulls the specific metadata and configuration for that MCP.

    get_server_details

  3. Verify functions

    The AI looks at the specific list of tools available within that MCP to ensure they meet your needs.

    get_server_tools

  4. Establish the link

    The AI initiates the OAuth process to create a secure connection between the registry and your client.

    create_connection

Try it

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Use these prompts to begin your search.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for the specific tool or service you want to find.

Smithery Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gAmswGgGpys9397ndv1VL26zH8bA3gkDiqU2nTkO/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Smithery capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "smithery-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gAmswGgGpys9397ndv1VL26zH8bA3gkDiqU2nTkO/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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FAQ

How Smithery behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI connect to any MCP it finds?

    No. The AI can find and inspect any MCP in the registry, but you must authorize the connection for it to actually work.

  • 02

    Does the AI handle my login credentials?

    The AI manages the OAuth handshake, but it does not store or see your raw passwords. The connection is handled securely through the protocol.

  • 03

    Can the AI delete an MCP connection?

    No. The AI can only search, inspect, and create connections. You have to manage or remove connections through your client or the Vinkius dashboard.

  • 04

    Will the AI automatically run tools once connected?

    No. The AI identifies what the tools can do, but it only executes them when you give it a specific command to act.

  • 05

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as your client follows the Model Context Protocol (MCP) standard.

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