kataven-mcp plugs in directly, no tunnel needed.
Already done Install? Skip to step 3. Otherwise:
pip install kataven-mcp, then mint an API key.1. Open Claude Desktop’s MCP config
Easiest path — let Claude Desktop open the file for you: Settings (gear icon) → Developer → Edit Config This opens the file in your default editor and creates it if it’s missing. If you’d rather edit directly:2. Paste the universal entry
claude_desktop_config.json already had other MCP servers, merge — keep one outer mcpServers object with multiple keys inside it.
3. Fully quit and relaunch
Cmd+Q on Mac (not just close-window — Claude keeps running in the dock). Ctrl+Q on Linux. On Windows, right-click the system-tray icon → Exit, then relaunch.4. Verify
Open a new chat. The 🔧 hammer icon below the message composer shows tools available — you should seekataven_list_agents, kataven_create_agent, etc.
Try:
List all my Kataven agents.Claude calls
kataven_list_agents and replies with the list. If you see “No tools available from kataven” or the server doesn’t appear at all, see Troubleshooting.
5. Verify in the dashboard
After Claude makes changes, sanity-check at the corresponding Hub UI route:See also
- Manage with Claude Desktop — example prompts, broader walkthrough.
- Security — mint a separate key per app, set cost caps.
- Troubleshooting — when tools don’t appear.