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

# MCP Tools

> Extend Parsaa with Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools

Parsaa supports the **Model Context Protocol (MCP)**, allowing you to connect external tools and extend its capabilities beyond the built-in toolset.

## What is MCP

The Model Context Protocol is an open standard for connecting AI models to external tools and data sources. MCP servers expose a set of tools that AI models can invoke during conversations — giving them access to databases, APIs, deployment pipelines, and more.

## What You Can Do

* **Connect to any MCP-compatible server** and make its tools available to Parsaa
* **Add specialized tools** for your workflow — database queries, API testing, deployment triggers, monitoring dashboards, and more
* **Extend Parsaa's capabilities** without waiting for built-in support
* **Chain tools together** — the AI can combine MCP tools with Parsaa's built-in tools in a single conversation

## Managing Servers

Manage MCP servers in **Settings → Extensions → MCP Servers**.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a server">
    Browse the **Gallery** for curated, one-click servers, or use **Manual Configuration** to add your own (command + arguments, or a URL).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable or disable">
    Toggle each connected server on or off. Disabled servers stay configured but don't expose tools.
  </Step>

  <Step title="View logs">
    Open a server's logs to inspect activity and restart it if it misbehaves.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use the tools">
    Enabled MCP tools appear alongside Parsaa's built-in tools (surfaced through the `mcp_tool` capability). The agent invokes them during conversations as needed.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  MCP servers run as isolated processes with no access to your Keychain or tokens. They run alongside Parsaa's built-in tools, and the agent chooses the right tool for each step.
</Note>

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Native Xcode MCP" icon="apple" href="/integrations/native-xcode-mcp">
    Connect to Xcode's built-in MCP server for deep build system integration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Supported Models" icon="brain" href="/providers/supported-models">
    See which AI models work best with tool-heavy workflows.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>