# Using the MCP Server with Claude | Connect Claude to LinearB Data for Interactive Insights

> Learn how to use the LinearB MCP Server with Anthropic’s Claude to query engineering insights, build custom reports, and get AI-powered recommendations.

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# Using the MCP Server with Claude

This demo walks you through connecting Anthropic’s Claude to LinearB data, querying insights and recommendations, and building repeatable metrics dashboards – all powered by the LinearB MCP Server.

[Learn more about this demo](https://linearb.io/resources/using-the-mcp-server-with-claude#about-this-feature)

[Play video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ev6UE7kwpg)

About this feature

## Metrics are powerful, but only if they’re understood

The [LinearB MCP Server](https://linearb.io/platform/mcp-server) turns your engineering insights into interactive, conversational experiences, empowering engineering leaders to:

Identify patterns and bottlenecks in real time

Build custom reports on the fly

Get recommendations to boost AI productivity

Drive focus where it matters most

No more digging through dashboards. Just data that talks back.

## Ready to explore next steps?

[Read the docs on configuring the LinearB MCP Server](https://linearb.helpdocs.io/article/ckyv4dylbs-configuring-the-mcp-service-in-linear-b)
[Explore pre-built, customizable AI prompts](https://linearb.io/resources/mcp-server)

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## Your next read

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Guide

[AI prompts for the LinearB MCP server](https://linearb.io/resources/ai-prompts-for-the-linear-b-mcp-server)

Interact with your data using the LinearB MCP server to get the insight you care most about.

[![Cover image for Exploring the power of LinearB’s MCP Server](https://assets.linearb.io/image/upload/c_limit,w_2560/f_auto/q_auto/v1/Hero_MCP_2400x1256_9996142123?_a=BAVMn6ID0)](https://linearb.io/blog/exploring-the-power-of-linearbs-mcp-server)

AI

[Exploring the power of LinearB’s MCP Server](https://linearb.io/blog/exploring-the-power-of-linearbs-mcp-server)

Engineering data is only as valuable as your ability to act on it. That’s where LinearB’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) server comes in. It bridges your...

[![Cover image for AI productivity guide for engineering leaders](https://assets.linearb.io/image/upload/c_limit,w_2560/f_auto/q_auto/v1/Blog_AI_Productivity_Guide_2400x1256_f3168ec8cc?_a=BAVMn6ID0)](https://linearb.io/resources/ai-productivity-guide-for-engineering-leaders)

Guide

[AI productivity guide for engineering leaders](https://linearb.io/resources/ai-productivity-guide-for-engineering-leaders)

Discover how to track and drive AI productivity impact across your entire engineering organization.

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