Access Slack, Figma, and Canva Apps Directly Via Claude
In a significant development for productivity tools, Anthropic has enhanced its AI chatbot, Claude, by integrating multiple apps directly into its platform. This advancement is made possible through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which allows the chatbot to interact seamlessly with various third-party applications.
Overview of the Model Context Protocol
Introduced in late 2024, MCP is an open-source initiative by Anthropic aimed at connecting AI models with external tools and data sources. It empowers AI agents to function as human-like operators across applications. The protocol has quickly gained traction within the tech industry. Many companies and developers are now utilizing MCP to develop their own integration servers.
- Apple is among the companies working on MCP support but has shown limited progress recently.
- In late 2023, Anthropic contributed the MCP to the Linux Foundation’s Agentic AI Foundation, enhancing its adoption potential.
Claude’s New App Integrations
With this update, Claude now supports nine productivity applications:
- Amplitude: Build analytics charts and adjust parameters to disclose insights.
- Asana: Convert conversations into projects and assign tasks within the Asana interface.
- Box: Access and preview files, extracting key insights from documents.
- Canva: Develop presentation outlines and customize designs in real-time.
- Clay: Research companies and prepare targeted outreach messages.
- Figma: Translate text and images into various visual diagrams such as Gantt charts.
- Hex: Answer data-related queries with interactive visuals.
- monday.com: Manage tasks, projects, and visualize progress effectively.
- Slack: Draft and retrieve messages, enhancing communication effectiveness.
Upcoming Features
Anthropic has also announced that Salesforce will be integrated soon. This will provide enterprise-level context to Claude, enabling teams to collaborate and act within a unified interface.
For more details on performance and additional integrations, users can visit Filmogaz.com.
