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

# Claude Desktop

> Connect Claude Desktop to the Poix MCP server

Claude Desktop supports remote MCP servers as custom connectors, authorized over OAuth — no config file editing and no Token to copy.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Connectors settings">
    In Claude Desktop, open Settings, then Connectors.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the Poix connector">
    Add a custom connector with the URL `https://mcp.poix.io`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in and approve">
    Claude opens `https://app.poix.io` in your browser. Sign in with Google or GitHub, then approve the consent screen. If you don't already have a Poix account, signing in creates one automatically.

    <Warning>
      A new account starts with no balance, and Poix needs credits for the connection itself, not just for tool calls. Add credits at [app.poix.io/settings/billing](https://app.poix.io/settings/billing) right after signing in, before doing anything else here.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the connection">
    Back in Claude Desktop, open a new chat and check the tools (hammer) icon — `poix` should be listed with its available tools. If the connector won't connect or lists no tools, the most likely cause on a new account is missing credits, not a broken sign-in — check [app.poix.io/settings/billing](https://app.poix.io/settings/billing).
  </Step>
</Steps>

See [Authentication](/mcp/authentication) for how OAuth sign-in works and how to manage or revoke connected apps under **Connected apps**.