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

# Model Context Protocol (MCP)

> Enhance your AI development workflow with Carbon Business API integration through MCP for intelligent code assistance and documentation access.

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration enables seamless access to Carbon Business API documentation and resources directly within AI-powered development tools like Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible environments.

## What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol is an open standard that allows AI assistants to securely access external data sources and tools. The Carbon Business API MCP server provides:

* **Documentation Search**: Query API documentation, guides, and examples
* **Code Examples**: Access ready-to-use code snippets for common operations
* **API Reference**: Get detailed endpoint information and parameters
* **Best Practices**: Retrieve recommended implementation patterns

<Info>
  MCP enables AI assistants to provide more accurate and contextual assistance when working with Carbon Business API.
</Info>

## Available Tools

### Tools Exposed to Connected AI Clients

#### search\_carbon\_business\_api

Search across the Carbon Business API knowledge base to find relevant information, code examples, API references, and guides. Use this tool when you need to answer questions about Carbon Business API, find specific documentation, understand how features work, or locate implementation details. The search returns contextual content with titles and direct links to the documentation pages.

## Installation

### Quick Start

Install the Carbon Business API MCP server using our CLI tool:

```bash theme={null}
npx @mintlify/mcp@latest add carbonmicrofinancebank
```

### Hosted MCP server

```bash theme={null}
https://docs.getcarbon.co/mcp
```

<Note>
  This command automatically configures the MCP server and adds it to your MCP client configuration.
</Note>