Claude Connectors Explained: How to Give Claude Access to Your Tools

Claude is no longer just a chat window. With Connectors, you can wire it up to the tools your team actually uses. Google Drive, Gmail, GitHub, Slack, Notion, Asana, Spotify, Uber, and over 200 others. This post covers what Connectors are, how they work under the hood, and how to build your own. What Are Connectors? Connectors extend Claude's capabilities by giving it access to external tools, data sources, and services. They are powered by the Model Context Protocol (MCP) , an open standard crea