# Getting Started with MCPs

Connect your first MCP integration in 5 minutes.

## What are MCP Integrations?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations allow your agents and workflows to connect to external tools and services without coding.

## Quick Start

### Step 1: Choose an Integration

Start with a popular tool:

* [Slack](https://github.com/PixelML/agenticflow-docs/blob/main/docs/07-integrations/mcp/popular/slack.md) - Team notifications
* [Google Sheets](https://github.com/PixelML/agenticflow-docs/blob/main/docs/07-integrations/mcp/popular/google-sheets.md) - Spreadsheet data
* [Gmail](https://github.com/PixelML/agenticflow-docs/blob/main/docs/07-integrations/mcp/popular/gmail.md) - Email automation

### Step 2: Add to Agent or Workflow

**In Agents**:

1. Open agent configuration
2. Go to "Tools" tab
3. Search for integration name
4. Click "Add Tool"
5. Configure authentication

**In Workflows**:

1. Open workflow builder
2. Add integration node
3. Configure connection
4. Map inputs/outputs

### Step 3: Authenticate

Most integrations require authentication:

* **OAuth 2.0** (Recommended): Secure, no password sharing
* **API Key**: Simple key-based auth
* **Basic Auth**: Username/password

### Step 4: Test

Test your integration:

1. Send a test request
2. Verify connection
3. Check response data
4. Handle errors

## Common Use Cases

### Send Notifications

```
Workflow → Slack MCP → Post message to channel
```

### Retrieve Data

```
Agent → Google Sheets MCP → Read spreadsheet data → Response
```

### Create Records

```
Workflow → Salesforce MCP → Create lead → Email notification
```

## Next Steps

* [Browse Popular Integrations](https://github.com/PixelML/agenticflow-docs/blob/main/docs/07-integrations/mcp/popular/README.md)
* [Explore by Category](https://github.com/PixelML/agenticflow-docs/blob/main/docs/07-integrations/mcp/by-category/README.md)
* [View All Integrations A-Z](https://github.com/PixelML/agenticflow-docs/blob/main/docs/07-integrations/mcp/reference/README.md)
* [Custom Integrations](https://github.com/PixelML/agenticflow-docs/blob/main/docs/07-integrations/mcp/custom-integrations/README.md)

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Need help? Check [Troubleshooting](https://github.com/PixelML/agenticflow-docs/blob/main/docs/07-integrations/12-support/troubleshooting/integrations.md)


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