Claude + MCP = Automation Superpowers (Use Cases You’ll Actually Use)
Inspired by the YouTube video by Rick Mulready: “7 Mind-Blowing Use Cases of Claude MCPs (Integrations)”
In the fast-moving world of AI productivity, Multimodal Conversational Platforms (MCPs) are one of the most underrated superpowers.
When combined with advanced LLMs like Anthropic’s Claude, they can transform the way businesses run—automating complex workflows, bridging apps, and saving tons of time.
In this post, I’ll break down exactly how Claude + MCPs can power your business, based on Rick Mulready’s excellent video walkthrough.
What are MCPs (Multi-Channel Processors)? And Why Do They Matter?
Think of MCPs as a universal translator between your AI model and your business apps.
They don’t just “connect” tools—they enable AI to understand context, take action, and communicate seamlessly across your digital workspace.
This means:
No more app-switching fatigue
One conversational interface for your key workflows
Faster execution, deeper insights, and fewer repetitive tasks
Incredible Ways Claude + MCPs Enhance Productivity
Personal Email Management
Claude connects to Gmail via MCPs—prioritizing unread emails, drafting replies, and tagging for urgency or follow-up. It actively manages your inbox (not just reads it).
Customer Service Automation
For businesses, Claude + MCP can auto-draft responses to customer inquiries by referencing knowledge bases (FAQs, Google Docs), handling entire support inboxes.
Content Repurposing & Publishing
Claude takes video transcripts → drafts LinkedIn posts → lets you edit/select → directly publishes to LinkedIn (with links). Game-changing for content teams!
Calendar Command Center
Claude integrates with Google Calendar—scheduling events, blocking “deep work” time, and inviting participants—all via chat.
Slack Activity Summaries
Claude can summarize Slack channel activity from the past week, analyze engagement, and even post replies or new messages to team members—all conversationally.
Client Invoicing & Scheduling
For consultants/coaches: Claude can generate invoices (via Stripe/PayPal), create calendar events, draft emails with payment links, and send—all in one flow.
Project Updates & Task Management
Claude connects to project tools (Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Trello), summarizes project status, identifies blockers, and even updates tasks or deadlines—without manual effort.
Bonus Ideas (The Next Level)
Daily KPI Briefing: Claude pulls from Stripe, PayPal, Google Analytics, Slack → compiles daily KPI insights → sends to Slack or email
Social Media Trends: Analyzes X (Twitter) sentiment → identifies trending topics → outputs into Google Sheets for content strategy
Course Material Builder: Pulls fragmented course files from Google Drive → generates consolidated course outlines → links back to source docs
Why This Approach Wins
Contextual Intelligence: Claude understands app context, not just raw data
End-to-End Automation: Read/write capabilities (vs. passive reading)
Cost-Effective: Zapier MCPs + Claude’s $20/month plan make it accessible
Time-Saving: Replace hours of multi-tool navigation with a chat-based command center
How to Start
Identify friction points in your workflow
Choose one use case to pilot
Connect Claude to apps via MCP
Automate & refine—then scale!
Final Thought: Claude with MCPs is not just about AI assistance—it’s about AI action. The more deeply you integrate these tools into your business, the more your operations will shift from reactive to proactive.
That’s the future of work—and it’s already here.