Question 1

What is an MCP connector?

Accepted Answer

An MCP connector exposes your systems (APIs, databases, internal services) as 'tools' that Claude, ChatGPT or Copilot can call in a structured way during a conversation.

Question 2

Can I build a connector for an internal system at my company?

Accepted Answer

Yes — that's the primary use case. Upload an OpenAPI/WSDL or point at a database, and AnythingMCP generates the MCP tools. Works behind a VPN and firewall too.

Question 3

Does it work with Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AnythingMCP exposes a standard MCP endpoint — any compatible client (Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf) can connect.

Question 4

Do I have to hand my credentials to a SaaS?

Accepted Answer

No. AnythingMCP is self-hosted: it runs on your infrastructure. Credentials are encrypted locally with AES-256-GCM and never leave your perimeter.

Question 5

How long does it take to ship the first custom connector?

Accepted Answer

About 5 minutes for an OpenAPI/REST one. A bit longer for complex WSDLs or large database schemas. No code required.

Question 6

Is there a free version?

Accepted Answer

Yes: self-hosting is free under AGPL-3.0, with unlimited connectors, and commercial use inside your own company is included. Cloud comes with a 7-day free trial.