The MCP ecosystem is expanding rapidly. By connecting different MCP Servers, you can grant Claude the specialized capability to handle various complex data types.
Common MCP Server Categories
| Category | Typical Servers | Core Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Databases | MySQL / PostgreSQL | Direct SQL execution, reading/modifying tables |
| Search & Memory | claude-mem / Brave Search | Searching historical memory, browsing real-time web info |
| Dev Collaboration | GitHub / Jira | Submitting PRs, managing Issues, tracking progress |
| Multimodal | 4_5v (Vision) | Analyzing image content (OCR, object recognition) |
| Content Extraction | web_reader / Firecrawl | Crawling web content and converting it to Markdown |
| Productivity | Slack / Google Calendar | Sending messages, checking schedules, managing reminders |
Real-world Combination Scenarios
Smart Ops:
- Use MySQL MCP to query error logs.
- Use GitHub MCP to locate the corresponding code commit.
- Use Claude Code to auto-generate a fix and submit a PR.
Multimodal Research:
- Use 4_5v MCP to analyze UI design screenshots.
- Use web_reader MCP to browse competitor documentation.
- Use claude-mem to save research conclusions into long-term memory.
Where to find more MCP Servers?
You can visit open-source communities or official marketplaces (like MCP Hub) to search for Servers that meet your needs. Most popular open-source Servers can be configured and run directly via npx.
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CC[Claude AI]
CC <--> M1[MySQL]
CC <--> M2[Brave Search]
CC <--> M3[Vision]
CC <--> M4[GitHub]
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