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

# Connect Third-Party MCP Servers to Cora

> Connect any MCP-compatible service to Cora so agents can use external tools like Granola, Linear, Figma, and Notion in chat and workflows.

Cora can connect to third-party services that expose an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. Once connected, Cora can use those services in both **chat** and **agents** — for example, pulling meeting notes from Granola, call recordings from Clarify, project issues from Linear, design files from Figma, or knowledge base pages from Notion.

If the service you want to use offers an MCP server, you can connect it to Cora in a few clicks.

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

* Operator or Admin access in Cora
* The MCP server URL from the provider (usually found in their docs or settings page)

## Connecting an MCP Server

Most MCP servers use OAuth, so the setup is straightforward: paste the URL, save, and sign in with the provider.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Tools">
    Go to **Settings** → **Organization Settings** → **Tools**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the tool">
    Click **+ Add Tool** in the top-right
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the MCP server URL">
    Enter a **name** and the **MCP server URL** provided by the service
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and initiate connection">
    Click **Add Tool**. The dialog stays open and transitions to a **Connect** view.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize with the provider">
    Click **Connect**. You'll be redirected to the provider's login page to authorize access.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the connection is active">
    Once authorized, the dialog closes automatically and the connection is **active**: Cora can start using it in chat and agents right away.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Advanced: Other Authentication Methods

If the provider requires a different authentication method, expand **Advanced Settings** when adding the connection.

* **Bearer Token** — paste a token provided by the service
* **API Key** — paste an API key from the provider
* **Manual OAuth** — if auto-discovery doesn't work, toggle **Show advanced options** to manually enter Client ID, Client Secret, Authorization URL, Token URL, and Scopes

Most providers support the default OAuth flow, so you typically won't need these options. For non-OAuth connections, you'll need to manually activate the connection after saving (click the edit icon and set the Status to **Active**).

## Testing Your Connection

After connecting, click the **test icon** (play button) next to the entry in the list. Cora will verify it can reach the MCP server and show how many capabilities were discovered at the endpoint.

## Private vs. Shared

By default, an MCP server you connect is **private** — only you can use it in chat and only your agents can access it.

If you want your whole team to have access, click the **share icon** on the entry, then switch visibility from **Only me** to **Everyone in organization** in the dropdown.

Only the person who created the connection can change this setting. Visibility applies to both chat and agents: private connections are only available to the creator, while organization-wide connections are available to everyone.

## Reconnecting

If an OAuth token expires or is revoked, open the entry (click the edit icon) and click **Connect** in the dialog footer. You can also click the **Reconnect** link that appears when a connection has lapsed.

## Troubleshooting

**Connection fails when clicking Connect**

An error message will appear in the dialog explaining the issue (for example, invalid client, server unreachable). Verify your URL is correct and that the provider's MCP server is running.

**OAuth errors**

Check that the provider has authorized Cora as a client. If you're using manual OAuth settings, double-check the Client ID, Client Secret, and redirect URLs match what the provider expects.

**Need help?**

Reach out to us at [support@cora.ai](mailto:support@cora.ai) and we'll help you get connected.

## Editing and Removing Connections

Use the inline action icons next to each entry:

* **Pencil icon** — edit the name, URL, auth settings, or status
* **Trash icon** — remove the connection (with confirmation)

Org admins and global admins can edit or remove any connection. Only the creator can change sharing settings.

If you need help, email [support@cora.ai](mailto:support@cora.ai).