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

# MCP (Model Context Protocol)

> Run the API Dental MCP server with MCP-compatible clients to access dental APIs directly from your IDE or AI agent.

The API Dental MCP server lets you access dental eligibility and payer APIs directly from MCP-compatible clients like Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and other AI development tools.

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  api-dental-pro-mcp on npm
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## Installation

```bash theme={null}
npm i api-dental-pro-mcp@latest --save-dev
```

## Configuration

Add the MCP server to your client's configuration:

```json theme={null}
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "api_dental_pro_api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "api-dental-pro-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "API_DENTAL_API_KEY": "apid_prod_..."
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### Configuration File Locations

| Client | Config File |
| - | - |
| Claude Code | `~/.claude/settings.json` or project `.mcp.json` |
| Cursor | `.cursor/mcp.json` |
| Windsurf | `.windsurf/mcp.json` |
| VS Code (Copilot) | `.vscode/mcp.json` |

## Usage

Once configured, you can ask your AI assistant to:

* Check eligibility for a dental patient
* Look up supported payers
* Run ClearCoverage verification requests
* Explore payer features and status

The MCP server exposes the same API operations available through the REST and GraphQL endpoints.

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  The MCP server uses your API key for authentication. Each request through the MCP server counts toward your plan's API usage limits.
</Info>