You can connect Trendos to many MCP-compatible clients, including Cursor, Cline, Windsurf and custom agents built with an MCP-compatible SDK.

The setup is similar across clients, but the exact configuration steps and file locations vary.

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard way for AI apps to connect to external tools, data, and services.

Think of MCP as a common language between an AI app and the tools it uses. Instead of building a separate connection for every tool, developers can use MCP to connect them in a consistent way.

For example, an MCP server can give an AI access to:

• Files and documents

• Databases

• APIs and other services

• Custom tools and actions

Why use MCP?

MCP makes it easier to give AI access to useful tools and information while keeping the connection standardized.

In short: MCP is the standard that defines how AI apps communicate with external tools and data.

What you need:

To connect Trendos, you’ll need:

• Your Trendos MCP server URL

• Your Trendos API key

You can get both from your account manager or reach out to support@trendos.com

Most MCP clients let you add a remote MCP server using these two pieces of information: a server URL and an API key or authentication token.

Configure Trendos

The general MCP configuration looks like this:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trendos": {
      "url": "https://api.trendos.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer <your-trendos-api-key>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace: <your-trendos-api-key> with your Trendos API key.

The exact configuration file and location depend on the MCP client you're using. Check your client's documentation for instructions on adding a remote MCP server.

All information about Trendos public API documented here.

Keep your API key secure

Treat your Trendos API key like a password.

Anyone who has your key may be able to access your workspace's brand data through MCP.

To keep your key safe:

• Use your client's secrets or credentials manager when available.

• Avoid pasting your API key into shared configuration files.

• Don't commit your API key to source control or share it in public code.

• If you think your key has been exposed, contact support@trendos.com

Once configured, your MCP client can connect to Trendos and use the available Trendos tools and data.

N.B. If you want use Claude, you'll need MCPB, refer to article here.