> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ti.trilogy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Claude Desktop Integration

> Connect MCP Hives with Claude Desktop

# Using MCP Hives with Claude Desktop

You can now access MCP Hives with Claude Desktop as an STDIO server, allowing you to extend Claude's capabilities with your custom tools.

## Setup Instructions

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install mcp-proxy">
    First, install the mcp-proxy tool using one of these commands:

    ```bash theme={null}
    # Option 1: With uv (recommended)
    uv tool install mcp-proxy

    # Option 2: With pipx (alternative)
    pipx install mcp-proxy
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get your MCP Server connection URL">
    Follow the steps in the [Hive Users guide](/products/mcp-hive/getting-started/hive-users#connect-to-mcp-server) to get your SSE connection URL for your hive.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Claude Desktop">
    Add your hive to Claude Desktop by editing the configuration file:

    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "Giphy": {
          "command": "/Users/amandal/.local/bin/mcp-proxy",
          "args": [
            "https://mcp-server.ti.trilogy.com/641b190b/sse"
          ]
        }
      }
    }
    ```

    Follow [this guide](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/quickstart/user#2-add-the-filesystem-mcp-server) for how to open claude's configuration file.

    <Note>
      Pass the full path to the mcp-proxy. In the example above, it is `/Users/amandal/.local/bin/mcp-proxy`. You can get the full path by running the command `which mcp-proxy` in your terminal.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart Claude Desktop">
    Restart Claude Desktop for the changes to take effect. Your MCP Hive should now be available as an MCP server in Claude Desktop.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues connecting your MCP Hive to Claude Desktop:

1. Verify that the mcp-proxy is installed correctly
2. Ensure the full path to mcp-proxy is correct in your configuration
3. Check that your SSE connection URL is valid and the hive is properly configured
4. Make sure all authentication requirements for your hive are met