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