> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://flowmate.gitbook.io/flowmate-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://flowmate.gitbook.io/flowmate-documentation/getting-started/connect-mcp/connect-flowmate-to-claude-desktop.md).

# Connect FlowMate to Claude Desktop

This guide walks through connecting FlowMate to Claude Desktop using the built-in Connectors UI.

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**Prerequisites**

* [Claude Desktop](https://claude.ai/download) installed and up to date
* A FlowMate account — [sign up at flowmate.io](https://flowmate.io/) if you don't have one
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### Open the Customize menu and select Connectors

Open Claude Desktop. In the sidebar, click **Customize** and click on the **Connectors** Tab.

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### Add a new Connector

Click **Add more** and select **Web** to add a URL-based MCP connector.
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### Enter the FlowMate MCP URL

Enter FlowMate as Name and paste the FlowMate MCP server URL into the field:

```
https://api.flowmate.ai/mcp
```

Click **continue.**

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Claude will detect the server configuration automatically — leave the **Authentication** and **OAuth client** settings as detected.
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### Sign in to FlowMate

Claude will open a sign-in prompt for FlowMate. Enter your FlowMate credentials and confirm access.

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### Verify the connection

FlowMate will appear in your Connectors list with a green status indicator.Verify the connection

Start a new conversation and start creating your first flow. Here's an example:

> "Every Monday at 9am, fetch open issues from Linear that are overdue and send a summary to my email."

Claude will call FlowMate and build your first flow.
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