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MCP (Model Context Protocol)

Connect any data source to Emergent using MCP - a universal protocol that lets AI agents integrate with any API, database, or system through simple configuration.

Emergent has always made API integration straightforward.
We’ve built reliable integration playbooks for common APIs - when you say “Integrate Stripe payments” or “Add Google authentication,” our agents know exactly what to do.

Now, with MCP (Model Context Protocol) support, you can connect any data source, even those Emergent hasn’t seen before.

What Is an MCP Server?

An MCP server acts as a smart adapter that lets Emergent’s AI agents communicate directly with any external service, tool, or database.

Instead of writing code or managing complex API credentials, MCP servers translate your data source into a format Emergent can understand - instantly.

Analogy	Description
API Playbooks	Predefined recipes for popular integrations - fast, reliable, but limited to known services.
MCP Servers	Flexible translators that work with any system, even custom or proprietary ones.

Info

With MCP, you’re no longer limited to pre-built integrations.
If a service has an MCP server, Emergent can connect to it immediately - no middleware, no coding.

Why MCP Matters

Emergent’s existing playbooks already support popular integrations like:

Payments: Stripe, PayPal
Authentication: Google, GitHub
Databases: Supabase, Airtable

With MCP support, you can now connect to:

Proprietary or internal systems unique to your organization
Specialized or industry-specific tools
Custom databases or data warehouses
Legacy systems with unique protocols
New tools as soon as they release MCP servers

Success

MCP brings unlimited integration flexibility - you can connect any data source, structured or not.

Connecting an MCP Server

MCP configuration is project-specific, giving you full control over which data sources each app can access.

Access Advanced Controls

Before starting your project, click Advanced Controls in the project setup screen.

Open MCP Tools

Inside Advanced Controls, click Select MCP Tools to open your MCP configuration panel.

Choose Your Configuration Method

Option A: Configure a New MCP Server
1. Click Configure New MCP
2. Name your server (e.g., company-database, weather-api)
3. Add an optional description
4. Paste your JSON configuration
5. Click Verify and Save
Option B: Enable Existing MCPs Toggle on previously configured MCP servers to reuse them without re-entering credentials.

Start Building

Once configured, start your project.
Emergent’s agents will have access to these connected data sources throughout the build process.

Watch How you can Configure MCP

Example Configuration - Firecrawl MCP


{
  "mcpServers": {
    "firecrawl-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "firecrawl-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "FIRECRAWL_API_KEY": "YOUR-API-KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}