# Advanced – Developer

#### Create a GovTribe MCP – API Key

1. Visit <https://govtribe.com/account-mcp>
2. Enable the MCP, then click +Create Key
3. Store the key as it will only be shown once

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#### &#x20;Option 1: Connect via API

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[Check out our guide on how to **connect GovTribe MCP to APIs** like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini.](/user-guide/integrations/govtribe-mcp/advanced-developer/connect-via-api.md)
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#### Option 2: Connect via CLI

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[Check out our guide on how to connect **GovTribe MCP to CLI tools** like Claude Code and Gemini CLI.](/user-guide/integrations/govtribe-mcp/advanced-developer/connect-via-cli.md)
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#### Option 3: Test GovTribe MCP with Inspector

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[Use inspector, the official MCP testing tool, to see what GovTribe MCP offers.](/user-guide/integrations/govtribe-mcp/advanced-developer/mcp-inspector.md)
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