Candid
Research nonprofits, funders, and grants
About Candid
Candid provides nonprofit and funder intelligence for the social sector. Its remote MCP server lets assistants search millions of organizations, discover funding opportunities, and retrieve expert knowledge and sector news in conversation.
Connection details
https://mcp.candid.org/mcp- Transport
- Streamable HTTP
- Authentication
- OAuth
Setup
claude mcp add candid --transport http https://mcp.candid.org/mcpFrequently asked questions
What is the Candid remote MCP server?
The Candid remote MCP server is a hosted Model Context Protocol endpoint at https://mcp.candid.org/mcp, so AI assistants can connect to it without installing or running anything locally. Candid provides nonprofit and funder intelligence for the social sector. Its remote MCP server lets assistants search millions of organizations, discover funding opportunities, and retrieve expert knowledge and sector news in conversation.
How do I connect to the Candid MCP server?
Add the endpoint https://mcp.candid.org/mcp to any MCP-compatible client such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or VS Code. The setup snippets on this page configure each client in one step.
Does the Candid MCP server require authentication?
Yes. Candid uses OAuth: the first time you connect, your MCP client opens a browser window to sign in and authorize access, then reuses the credentials for future sessions.
Which transport does the Candid MCP server use?
Candid exposes a Streamable HTTP endpoint, the current standard transport for the Model Context Protocol, supported by all major MCP clients.
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