# Using MCP Servers with Warp

Connect MCP servers to Warp's agent, add Rules for automatic tool selection, and resolve tickets using external systems like Linear.

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### 1\. What Are MCP Servers?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers let Warp agents connect to external systems like GitHub, Linear, or Jira — so they can read, write, and reason about those systems natively.

Each MCP server adds its own “tools” to Warp’s agent.  
For example:

-   The Linear MCP Server handles tickets.
-   The GitHub MCP Server handles pull requests and issues.

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### 2\. Problem Setup

Andrew starts with Warp’s universal input, but it doesn’t yet know what a “ticket” is.

> Prompt Example:  
> “Help me solve this ticket.”

At this point, Warp can’t find or interpret the ticket, because no MCP server is connected.

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### 3\. Adding the Linear MCP Server

To connect Linear:

1.  Open the **MCP Panel** in Warp
2.  Click **Add Server**
3.  Paste in the JSON configuration for the Linear MCP Server

Once added, Warp:

-   Starts the MCP server
-   Loads its tools (e.g., `get_ticket`, `update_ticket`, `create_ticket`)
-   Makes them available to the agent instantly

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### 4\. Using Rules with MCP Servers

Andrew adds a rule called **check-linear**, which helps the agent automatically associate “tickets” with the Linear MCP Server.

> **Rule Example:**  
> “When the user says ‘ticket,’ check Linear.”

Rules make context switching between systems seamless — the agent doesn’t need reminders.

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### 5\. Dynamic Context Loading

Warp’s MCP support is **dynamic**:

-   You can start a conversation without any connected MCPs
-   Add one mid-session
-   The agent automatically updates its context on the next message

No need to restart Warp or reset your session.

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### 6\. Running the Task

After adding Linear, Andrew runs:

> “Help me solve this ticket.”

Now the agent:

-   Queries Linear for the ticket
-   Pulls all related context
-   Reads the codebase for linked references
-   Generates the appropriate fix

He verifies the output by running:

```
cargo run
```