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

# Claude Desktop Setup

> Add Slashy MCP to Claude Desktop via Settings → Connectors.

Claude Desktop uses a visual settings panel - no config files needed.

## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings → Connectors">
    Click your profile in Claude Desktop, then **Settings → Connectors**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/karvixinc/Cf5d-qp20wjPdVvk/images/mcp/claude-desktop-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Cf5d-qp20wjPdVvk&q=85&s=3e2bf6dbb575ef3ce2e0d4d0680345d5" alt="Claude Desktop Connectors settings" style={{width: "100%", maxWidth: "800px", margin: "0 auto"}} width="2378" height="1374" data-path="images/mcp/claude-desktop-settings.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the custom connector">
    Click **Add Custom Connector** and fill in the form:

    * **Name:** `Slashy`
    * **URL:** `https://slashy.ctrlcenter.ai/mcp`

    Click **Add**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/karvixinc/Cf5d-qp20wjPdVvk/images/mcp/claude-desktop-form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Cf5d-qp20wjPdVvk&q=85&s=891dd84500e4a455512575827a61df18" alt="Claude Desktop Add Custom Connector form" style={{width: "100%", maxWidth: "600px", margin: "0 auto"}} width="1682" height="1242" data-path="images/mcp/claude-desktop-form.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve OAuth">
    Claude Desktop opens the Slashy login page. Sign in with Google and click **Allow**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/karvixinc/Cf5d-qp20wjPdVvk/images/mcp/claude-desktop-oauth.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Cf5d-qp20wjPdVvk&q=85&s=d38f60ee8ba41020bc1fc8d23e93ec24" alt="Slashy OAuth approval in Claude Desktop" style={{width: "100%", maxWidth: "800px", margin: "0 auto"}} width="2402" height="1388" data-path="images/mcp/claude-desktop-oauth.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the connection">
    Back in Connectors, you should see **Slashy** with a green **Connected** badge. Start a new chat and you'll see Slashy tools available in the tool tray.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/karvixinc/Cf5d-qp20wjPdVvk/images/mcp/claude-desktop-verify.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Cf5d-qp20wjPdVvk&q=85&s=5f34c631b2dd8248501a321575f7d9a0" alt="Slashy connector showing connected status" style={{width: "100%", maxWidth: "800px", margin: "0 auto"}} width="2360" height="1470" data-path="images/mcp/claude-desktop-verify.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What happens after setup

Claude Desktop manages the OAuth token silently. If you sign out of Slashy or revoke access, Claude Desktop will prompt you to reconnect.

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Using Slashy MCP" icon="play" href="/how-to-guides/slashy-mcp-using">
    Email prompts for triage, drafting, follow-ups, and scheduling.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="wrench" href="/how-to-guides/slashy-mcp-troubleshooting">
    Fixes for OAuth, missing tools, and wrong accounts.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>