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Overview

Connect your BoostGPT MCP servers to Claude Desktop to use your custom tools with Claude.

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Prerequisites

  • Claude Desktop app installed
  • At least one MCP server created in BoostGPT

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Setup

1

Get MCP URL

Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Your ServerCopy your MCP URL:
https://mcp.your-server-id.boostgpt.co
2

Open Claude Desktop Config

Open Claude Desktop configuration file:macOS/Linux:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
3

Add MCP Server

Add your BoostGPT MCP server to the config:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "my-crm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.your-server-id.boostgpt.co"
      ]
    }
  }
}
4

Add Authentication

If your MCP server requires authentication:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "my-crm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.your-server-id.boostgpt.co",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: Bearer your-api-token"
      ]
    }
  }
}
5

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new MCP server
6

Test

In Claude Desktop, try using your custom tools:
You: "Look up customer john@acme.com"
Claude: *uses your MCP server* "Found customer..."

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Multiple MCP Servers

Add multiple BoostGPT MCP servers: 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "crm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.crm-server.boostgpt.co"
      ]
    },
    "inventory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.inventory-server.boostgpt.co"
      ]
    },
    "billing": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.billing-server.boostgpt.co"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Claude Desktop will have access to all tools from all servers.

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Example Configuration

Complete example with authentication: 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "internal-crm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.abc123.boostgpt.co",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_abc123xy",
         "--header",
        "X-Custom-Header: Bearer custom-value"
      ]
    },
    "company-database": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.def456.boostgpt.co",
        "--header",
        "X-API-Key: your-api-key"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Authentication

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API Key

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "my-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.your-server.boostgpt.co",
        "--header",
        "X-API-Key: your-api-key"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Bearer Token

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "my-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.your-server.boostgpt.co",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: Bearer your-token"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Get your authentication details from: Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Your Server -> Settings

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Example Usage

After setup, use your tools in Claude Desktop: 
You: "Query our CRM for customers in California"

Claude: *uses your MCP server's query_customers tool*
        Found 42 customers in California:
        1. Acme Corp - Los Angeles
        2. TechStart - San Francisco
        ...

You: "Create a deal for Acme Corp worth $25K"

Claude: *uses create_deal tool*
        Deal created successfully!
        Deal ID: DEAL-12345

You: "Send them a follow-up email"

Claude: *uses send_email tool*
        Email sent to contact@acmecorp.com

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Use Cases

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Personal Assistant

Connect your personal tools:
- Calendar: Schedule meetings
- Email: Send messages
- Notes: Save information

Claude becomes your AI assistant with access to your systems

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Development Workflow

Connect development tools:
- GitHub: Create issues, review PRs
- Database: Query data
- CI/CD: Trigger builds

Claude helps with coding tasks using your tools

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Business Intelligence

Connect analytics systems:
- Database: Run queries
- Reporting: Generate reports
- Visualization: Create charts

Claude analyzes your business data

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Troubleshooting

Create the directory and file manually if it doesn’t exist. Use the paths shown in Setup step 2.
  • Verify the URL is correct
  • Check that your MCP server is active in Dashboard
  • Restart Claude Desktop after config changes
Ensure headers match what your MCP server expects. Check Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Settings.
  • Restart Claude Desktop
  • Check for JSON syntax errors in config file
  • Verify MCP server URL is accessible

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Best Practices

  1. Name servers clearly - Use descriptive names in config
  2. Test individually - Add one MCP server at a time
  3. Monitor usage - Check logs in Dashboard -> MCP Servers
  4. Keep updated - Update authentication tokens when needed

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Next Steps

Create MCP Server

Build custom MCP servers

BoostGPT Agents

Use with BoostGPT agents