> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.dapta.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.dapta.ai/dapta-mcp/setup/connect-claude-code.md).

# Connect Claude Code

Claude Code connects from the terminal. One command registers the `dapta-ai` MCP for your user, and Dapta gives you the exact command with your key already inside.

{% hint style="info" %}
You will need the API key from the previous step. If you do not have one yet, see [Mint your API key](/dapta-mcp/setup/mint-your-api-key.md).
{% endhint %}

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**Step 1:** On the **MCP Access** page in Dapta, scroll to **Connect your Claude client** and switch to the **Claude Code** tab. Click **Copy** next to the command.

<figure><img src="/files/xplHQhBvCbblKJIQplEL" alt="The Connect your Claude client card in Dapta with the Claude Code tab selected, showing the claude mcp add command with a Copy button and the Download skills bundle button"><figcaption><p>The Claude Code tab on the MCP Access page. Copy the full command, key included.</p></figcaption></figure>

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**Step 2:** Paste and run the command in any terminal. It will look like this:

{% code title="terminal" overflow="wrap" %}

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http dapta-ai https://mcp.dapta.ai/mcp \
  --header "x-api-key: <your-key>"
```

{% endcode %}

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**Step 3:** Start (or restart) Claude Code. The `dapta-ai` server is now available to your sessions.

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## Next step

Connected. Now install the skills so Claude knows how to use the tools.

{% content-ref url="/pages/kL1MYg3Wr5gQLItnoq0w" %}
[Install skills (Claude Code)](/dapta-mcp/setup/install-skills-bundle.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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