Client Integrations
Client Integrations
Connect your favorite AI assistants and tools to RouterMCP.
Client Integrations
RouterMCP works with any MCP-compatible client. This section provides setup guides for popular AI assistants and development tools.
Supported Clients
Claude Desktop
Anthropic's desktop app with native MCP support.
Claude Code
Claude in VS Code and terminal with HTTP transport.
Cursor
AI-first code editor with MCP integration.
VS Code + Copilot
GitHub Copilot with MCP server support.
Windsurf
Codeium's AI-powered IDE.
n8n
Workflow automation with MCP tools.
Connection Methods
RouterMCP supports multiple transport protocols:
| Transport | Use Case | Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Stdio | Local CLI, Claude Desktop | routermcp command |
| HTTP Streamable | Remote servers, most clients | /v1/mcp/{slug}/request |
| SSE | Legacy clients, streaming | /v1/mcp/{slug}/sse |
Quick Reference
RouterMCP CLI (Local)
For clients that spawn local processes:
{
"mcpServers": {
"routermcp": {
"command": "routermcp",
"args": []
}
}
}RouterMCP Cloud (Remote)
For clients that support HTTP transport:
{
"mcpServers": {
"routermcp": {
"type": "streamable-http",
"url": "https://gateway.routermcp.com/v1/mcp/{project-slug}/request",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer {api-key}"
}
}
}
}Common Issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| 404 on first request | Ensure URL ends with /request and uses /v1/ prefix |
| 401 Unauthorized | Add Authorization: Bearer {key} header |
| Connection timeout | Check the endpoint URL is accessible |
| Tools not appearing | Verify servers are configured and tools are enabled |