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

# Connect MCP to Claude

> How to connect ARGOS Identity Dev Guide MCP to Claude.

## 1. Preparation

Install the Claude Desktop app by following the MCP Quickstart guide.\
[https://modelcontextprotocol.io/quickstart/user](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/quickstart/user)

## 2. MCP Server Connection Method

ARGOS Identity MCP server uses the **web URL method**. This method can be used immediately without any installation and always provides the latest version of the documentation.

<Tip>
  The web URL method is the simplest and most stable approach. You can use it immediately without any installation or setup.
</Tip>

## 3. Connect to MCP Server

### 3.1. Verify MCP Server URL

Check the MCP server URL provided in the MCP section of the Mintlify dashboard:

```
https://developers.argosidentity.com/mcp
```

### 3.2. Configure claude\_desktop\_config.json

Configure the `claude_desktop_config.json` file as follows:

<CodeGroup>
  ```json claude_desktop_config.json (mac) theme={null}
  {
      "mcpServers": {
          "argosidentity": {
              "url": "https://developers.argosidentity.com/mcp"
          }
      }
  }
  ```

  ```json claude_desktop_config.json (win) theme={null}
  {
      "mcpServers": {
          "argosidentity": {
              "url": "https://developers.argosidentity.com/mcp"
          }
      }
  }
  ```
</CodeGroup>

<Info>
  Location of the `claude_desktop_config.json` file:

  * **macOS**: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
  * **Windows**: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
</Info>

### 3.3. Restart Claude Desktop

After saving the configuration, completely quit and restart the Claude Desktop app.

<Check>
  After restarting Claude Desktop, the ARGOS Identity MCP server will automatically connect.
</Check>

## 4. Usage

When you launch the Claude Desktop app, you can easily retrieve information from the ARGOS Identity manual by entering appropriate prompts.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/argosidentity/Lt-vyGYnwsJ9YFvJ/images/mcp_example_en.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Lt-vyGYnwsJ9YFvJ&q=85&s=4a06937460823bf4cd4f8eb38b7eeaa1" alt="MCP prompt example" width="680" height="453" data-path="images/mcp_example_en.png" />

<Check>
  Once the MCP server is properly connected, Claude can search ARGOS Identity documentation and answer questions.
</Check>