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

# Claude Desktop

> Connect Claude Desktop to the Danube MCP Server

<Info>
  Claude Desktop supports remote MCP servers through its **Connectors** feature. No config file editing or bridge packages required.
</Info>

## Prerequisites

* Claude Desktop installed ([download](https://claude.ai/download))
* A Danube account with an API key ([create one](https://danubeai.com/dashboard/api-keys))
* Claude Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise plan (required for custom connectors)

## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Connectors Settings">
    1. Open **Claude Desktop**
    2. Go to **Settings** (gear icon)
    3. Click **Connectors** in the sidebar
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Danube as a Custom Connector">
    1. Click **Add custom connector** at the bottom
    2. Enter the server URL:

    ```
    https://mcp.danubeai.com/mcp
    ```

    3. Click **Add**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize with Your API Key">
    Claude Desktop will open Danube's authorization page. Enter your **Danube API key** and click **Authorize**.

    <Tip>
      Get your API key from the [Danube Dashboard](https://danubeai.com/dashboard/api-keys) if you don't have one yet.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable in Conversations">
    In the chat input area, click the **+** button and select **Connectors**. Toggle **Danube** on to enable it for your conversation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## How It Works

Claude Desktop connects directly to Danube's remote MCP server using OAuth 2.0:

1. Claude Desktop discovers Danube's OAuth configuration automatically
2. You authorize once with your API key on Danube's auth page
3. Claude Desktop receives a token and connects via HTTP/SSE
4. Danube tools become available in your conversations

***

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Danube not appearing in Connectors">
    * Ensure you're on a Claude Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise plan (custom connectors require a paid plan)
    * Verify the URL is exactly `https://mcp.danubeai.com/mcp`
    * Try removing and re-adding the connector
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Authorization page not loading">
    * Check your internet connection
    * Verify the server is reachable: visit `https://mcp.danubeai.com/mcp/health` in your browser
    * Try again after a few moments
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="401 Unauthorized or authorization fails">
    * Verify your Danube API key is correct
    * Try generating a new API key from the [dashboard](https://danubeai.com/dashboard/api-keys)
    * Ensure your Danube account is active
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Tools not showing in conversation">
    * Click the **+** button in the chat input and ensure Danube is toggled on under **Connectors**
    * Try starting a new conversation
    * Completely quit and relaunch Claude Desktop
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>