Anthropic is developing a new connectors directory within its web app, with traces found that point to an upcoming expansion of MCP connectors. The directory appears to offer both general connectors and a dedicated section for desktop-specific options. These desktop connectors reportedly include MCPs to control messages on a Mac or within the Chrome browser, such as opening tabs and navigating URLs. This development builds directly on Anthropic’s MCP open standard, a framework intended to let users customize and automate tasks across platforms.
Preview of the new MCP directory in the Claude web app (added just now), featuring "All connectors" and "For desktop only" connectors https://t.co/LojAgCUjd1 pic.twitter.com/ydrfeoOThi
— Tibor Blaho (@btibor91) July 8, 2025
The target audience includes both technical users and those who want automation benefits without managing configuration files. The connectors directory is likely to appear as a dedicated section in the Anthropic desktop app, offering a curated selection that helps onboard users into MCP without requiring programming experience.
— Tibor Blaho (@btibor91) July 8, 2025
The company has been pursuing a strategy that involves building an ecosystem around MCP for Claude, encouraging both third-party and internal development of automation modules. This curated directory fits into that approach, making MCPs more discoverable and accessible. The timeline for release remains unclear, but the presence of these features in internal builds suggests that public availability could come soon. For those interested in desktop automation, this is a feature worth tracking closely as Anthropic continues to refine its product ecosystem.
