Connect to Hugging Face Hub and thousands of Gradio AI Applications
Install
Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.
https://huggingface.co/mcp?loginhttps://huggingface.co/mcphttps://huggingface.co/mcpClient configuration
Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.
{
"mcpServers": {
"hf-mcp-server": {
"url": "https://huggingface.co/mcp?login"
}
}
}About this server
Hugging Face is listed in the AI & Machine Learning category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as Streamable HTTP and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.
Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hugging Face MCP server?+
Hugging Face is an MCP server by co. Connect to Hugging Face Hub and thousands of Gradio AI Applications
How do I install Hugging Face?+
Install it with: https://huggingface.co/mcp?login. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.
Is Hugging Face free to use?+
The MCP server itself is free to install. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.
Which clients support Hugging Face?+
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.