> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.consensus.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect other MCP clients

> Connect any MCP client that supports remote servers.

Any client that supports remote MCP servers (Streamable HTTP) works. Point it at `https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp`. If your client supports OAuth, authentication is handled automatically.

**No OAuth?** Send your Consensus API key as a Bearer token instead. See [API key (Bearer token)](/consensus-mcp#connect-your-client) for the header and example configs.

<Note>
  The `search` tool returns a text payload of ranked papers and citation instructions, written for AI agents. If your client needs structured paper data, use the [Consensus API](/api-get-started).
</Note>

## Next

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  <Card title="Verify your connection" icon="circle-check" href="/consensus-mcp#verify-your-connection">
    Run a test search and fix common setup issues.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plans and access" icon="credit-card" href="/mcp-plans-and-access">
    Papers per search, monthly calls, and rate limits for each plan.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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