# Build with AI

> Connect an AI client to StrideHQ through MCP, so it can prepare creator payment work for your team to approve.

Connect a supported AI client to StrideHQ through MCP (Model Context Protocol). Your AI client can then prepare creator payment work in StrideHQ, while your team keeps approval of every payment run.

> **Your team stays in control**
>
> An AI client works with the same permissions as the person who connects it. Nothing is paid until someone with permission approves the run.

## Get started

- [StrideHQ MCP Server](https://developers.stridehq.ai/docs/build-with-ai/mcp-server.md): connect your AI client, and see what it can do and what always needs a person.

## Get access

We set up MCP access with each customer. [Request access](https://developers.stridehq.ai/docs/request-access.md) to get started.