Source: https://manu-tests-all-orgs.docs-staging.pageloop.ai/mcp-tools/connect-your-client/claude-desktop

# Claude Desktop

## Connect from Claude Desktop

Claude Desktop only supports local stdio servers. To connect to Atomicwork, use the `mcp-remote` bridge, which runs locally and forwards calls to the HTTP endpoint. Make sure you have Node.js installed — you can check with `node --version`.

### Configuration

Edit your Claude Desktop config file:

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

Add the following:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Atomicwork": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://<your-subdomain>.atomicwork.com/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: Bearer aw_xxx"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

If you already have an `mcpServers` block, append the `Atomicwork` entry to it — do not replace the entire block.

### Prerequisites

- **Node.js** (v18+) must be installed and `npx` available on your PATH. Check with `node --version`.
- The `mcp-remote` package is downloaded automatically by `npx` on first use.

### After Configuration

Fully quit and relaunch Claude Desktop (not just close the window) for the changes to take effect. The Atomicwork tools will appear in the tool picker when starting a new conversation.