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What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol that enables AI applications to connect to external tools and data sources. It provides a standardized way for AI assistants like Claude Desktop and Cursor to interact with local services and APIs while keeping you in control.
Want to learn more about Model Context Protocol? Visit the official website or read the documentation.

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What is Pica’s MCP Server?

Pica’s MCP Server brings the power of 200+ third-party integrations directly into a single MCP server. It enables seamless interaction with platforms like Gmail, Slack, Salesforce, QuickBooks, and more through a standardized MCP interface. Three primary use cases:

Execute Actions

Run integration actions directly

Generate Code

Build integration features with AI assistance

Get Insights

Ask questions about how integrations work

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Key capabilities

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Direct Action Execution

Execute actions on third-party platforms directly through your AI assistant. The MCP server handles authentication, request formatting, and execution automatically.Examples:
  • “Get my last 5 emails from Gmail”
  • “Send an email using Gmail to hello@picaos.com”
  • “Search my Gmail for messages from John”
  • “Send a message to #general channel in Slack”
  • “List all channels in my Slack workspace”
  • “Post an update to the #announcements channel”
  • “Create an event in my Google Calendar”
  • “Show my calendar events for this week”
  • “Find free time slots on Friday”
  • “Create a lead in Salesforce for Jane Doe at Acme Corp”
  • “Show me recent leads from Salesforce”
  • “Update the status of contact ID 12345”
  • “List products from my Shopify store”
  • “Get invoices from QuickBooks”
  • “Create a task in Asana”
  • “Fetch data from my PostgreSQL database”

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Security & Authentication

Single API Key

Only requires your Pica API key—no need to manage individual platform credentials

Secure Proxy

All requests are authenticated through Pica’s secure proxy

No Exposed Secrets

Connection keys and secrets are never exposed to the AI

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Supported AI IDEs

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Claude Desktop

Set up with Claude Desktop
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Cursor

Set up with Cursor
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Windsurf

Set up with Windsurf
The Pica MCP Server works with any MCP-compatible client. See the MCP documentation for more information.

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Installation Options

NPM

Install via NPM package manager

Remote MCP Server

Install via remote MCP server

Smithery

Install via Smithery registry

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Next steps

Setup Guide

Install and configure the MCP server

Claude Desktop Setup

Set up with Claude Desktop specifically

Browse Integrations

Explore all 200+ available integrations

GitHub Repository

View the source code and contribute