MCP server

Hugging Face MCP Server

Search models, datasets, papers and Spaces, and run Gradio apps on the Hub. Official: built and maintained by Hugging Face. It runs as a hosted remote server: nothing to install. Setup below for 13 clients (checked 2026-10-25). Repo and registry data checked 2026-10-24.
Maintainer
Official · Hugging Face
Runs
Remote
GitHub
★ 308, last push 2026-10-24 (checked 2026-10-24)
License
MIT
URL
https://huggingface.co/mcp
Registry
co.huggingface/hf-mcp-server
Connects to
Hugging Face

Install the Hugging Face MCP Server

Pick your client. Remote first: nothing to install, and you sign in with OAuth where the client supports it. Config shapes checked against each client's docs on 2026-10-25.

The URL also takes Authorization as a header (see its docs), for clients without OAuth sign-in.

Run in a terminal, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it via .mcp.json. docs

claude mcp add --transport http hugging-face https://huggingface.co/mcp

Security notes

  • The remote server runs at huggingface.co, hosted by Hugging Face. You sign in with OAuth in clients that support it, or with Authorization header where OAuth isn't available, and it acts with your account's permissions.
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FAQ

What does the Hugging Face MCP Server do?+

Search models, datasets, papers and Spaces, and run Gradio apps on the Hub.

Is the Hugging Face MCP server official?+

Official: built and maintained by Hugging Face.

How do I add Hugging Face to Claude Code?+

Run: claude mcp add --transport http hugging-face https://huggingface.co/mcp, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it with your team through .mcp.json.

How do I use the Hugging Face MCP server in Cursor or VS Code?+

Open the Cursor or VS Code tab above: it has the mcp.json entry and a one-click install link. Cursor uses the "mcpServers" key; VS Code uses "servers" and needs a type ("http").

Does Hugging Face work in ChatGPT and claude.ai?+

Yes, it has a remote URL (https://huggingface.co/mcp). In claude.ai add it under Customize > Connectors > Add custom connector; in ChatGPT under chatgpt.com/plugins > Add custom MCP server.

What are the alternatives to the Hugging Face MCP server?+

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