Hugging Face has launched its official Model Control Protocol (MCP) Server, a new feature designed to connect the Hugging Face Hub with MCP-compatible AI assistants. This integration enables users to link tools like VSCode, Cursor, and Claude Desktop to the Hub, streamlining workflows for developers and researchers.

Key Features and Tools

The MCP Server comes with a curated set of built-in tools to enhance functionality:

Spaces and Papers Semantic Search

Model and Dataset Exploration:

Connect to MCP-compatible Gradio apps

How to Get Started

To configure your setup, visit https://huggingface.co/settings/mcp. This experimental feature is still in development and will be updated over time to improve performance and add new capabilities.

A Practical Step Forward

This release marks a practical advancement for developers and AI enthusiasts, offering a straightforward way to integrate Hugging Face resources with compatible AI tools. As the feature evolves, users can expect ongoing improvements and expanded functionality.

This is an experimental feature and may change as Hugging Face continues to refine the MCP Server based on user feedback and technical advancements.