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Hugging Face

Search models, datasets, and papers on the Hugging Face Hub.

The official Hugging Face MCP server lets the assistant search the Hub: find models for a task, compare datasets, look up papers and Spaces. Open access without an account for basic use, zero install. The fastest way to answer "which open model should I use for X?".

Install Hugging Face

You need: an AI app that supports skills (pick yours above) · Nothing to install — this skill is hosted by the vendor. You sign in with your browser on first use.

Open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector in Claude Desktop and paste this URL:

https://hf.co/mcp
Vendor
Hugging Face
Category
Knowledge & research
API key
Not required
Source
Open ↗

FAQ

What is the Hugging Face skill?
The official Hugging Face MCP server lets the assistant search the Hub: find models for a task, compare datasets, look up papers and Spaces. Open access without an account for basic use, zero install. The fastest way to answer "which open model should I use for X?".
How do I install Hugging Face in Claude Desktop?
Open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector in Claude Desktop and paste the URL https://hf.co/mcp. On first use a browser window opens for sign-in — no API key handling needed.
Does Hugging Face need an API key?
No. Hugging Face works without an API key — you sign in with your browser instead (OAuth).
Which apps can use Hugging Face?
Hugging Face works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code — any app that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
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