---
title: "Connect Claude"
description: "Add the chart-scoped SeatLayer Designer MCP Preview as a Claude custom connector and verify the OAuth boundary."
---

> Documentation Index
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# Connect Claude

Claude and Claude Desktop can use remote MCP custom connectors on supported
plans. Anthropic currently describes the feature as beta and recommends adding
only trusted servers and reviewing tool requests. See Anthropic's
[custom connector guide](https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/11175166-about-custom-integrations-using-remote-mcp).

> **Plan and administrator controls apply**
>
> Availability depends on the Claude plan and workspace policy. Team and
> Enterprise organizations may require an owner to add the connector before
> individual users can authenticate it.

## Add the connector

1. In SeatLayer, open **Dashboard → Agent connections** and copy the Designer
   MCP URL for the intended environment.
2. In Claude, open **Settings → Connectors**.
3. For a managed workspace, switch to **Organization connectors** if required.
4. Select **Add custom connector**, name it `SeatLayer Designer`, and paste the
   URL.
5. Add the connector, select **Connect**, and complete OAuth for the intended
   workspace and chart.
6. Enable only the tools needed for the current conversation.

Do not configure this remote connector through a legacy local
`claude_desktop_config.json` entry. Anthropic's current remote-MCP guidance uses
the Connectors settings surface.

## First safe prompt

```text
Use the SeatLayer Designer connector.
Call get_capabilities and tell me which chart is authorized.
Summarize the chart and list unresolved review questions.
Do not create inventory, mutate the chart, approve, or publish.
```

Continue with [Designer MCP](/agents/designer-mcp) before enabling any write
workflow.

Source: https://docs.seatlayer.io/agents/connect-claude/index.mdx