> 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-desktop.md).

# Connect Claude Desktop & Cowork

Claude Desktop and Claude Cowork connect to the Dapta MCP through a **personalized plugin**. When you create your key, Dapta builds a plugin (a `.zip`) with your key already inside. You upload that one file, install the connector, restart Claude, and you are done. Claude receives Dapta's workflow guidance automatically once connected, so there is nothing else to download.

{% hint style="info" %}
You need to create your key first. The plugin is generated from the one-time key dialog. If you have not done that yet, see [Create your API key](/dapta-mcp/setup/mint-your-api-key.md).
{% endhint %}

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**Step 1:** Get your Dapta plugin. In the one-time key dialog that appears right after you create the key, click **Download Claude Desktop plugin (.zip)**. This downloads `dapta-ai-plugin.zip` with your key already baked in.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Already closed the dialog, or already have a key? You cannot download the plugin again from an existing key. **Revoke the current key and create a new one** to get a fresh plugin. Only one active key is allowed per workspace.
{% endhint %}

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**Step 2:** Install the plugin in Claude Desktop. Open Claude Desktop and go to **Settings**, then **Customize**, then **Personal plugins**. Click the **+** button, then **Upload local plugin**. Drag in the `dapta-ai-plugin.zip` you downloaded, then toggle the plugin **on**.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Upload the zip **as-is. Do not unzip it first.** Claude Desktop expects the packaged `.zip`.
{% endhint %}

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**Step 3:** Open the plugin's **Connectors** tab and click **Install** next to **dapta-ai** to connect it. There is no OAuth to approve.

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**Step 4:** Quit Claude fully with **Cmd+Q**, then reopen it so the connector starts. Closing the window is not enough: the connector only starts after a full quit and reopen.

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**Step 5:** Confirm it works. Open Claude Cowork and ask something about your Dapta workspace. For example:

> **Create a voice agent in Dapta**

Claude uses the Dapta connection automatically, no need to say which workspace, since your key is scoped to one workspace.

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Where the plugin works.** The plugin runs in **Claude Cowork** and **Claude Code** today. It does not work in the regular Claude.ai chat.
{% endhint %}

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## Next step

You are connected, and Claude already knows the Dapta workflows. Run a quick check to confirm everything works.

{% content-ref url="/pages/y0N0ytQ0C9FIgnF9BZoY" %}
[Verify your connection](/dapta-mcp/setup/verify.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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