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

# Connect Parta.io MCP to Claude

Use Parta.io MCP to allow Claude to read and edit content in Parta.io directly from chat.

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Parta MCP works over the standard MCP protocol. Parta does not store or process incoming chat data.
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### Step 1. Organization Setup

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* To connect Parta.io MCP to your **organization** in Claude, follow the step 1 instructions as an **organization  administrator or owner**.\
  \
  Everyone in your organization will be able to use it after finishing [activation](#step-2.-activate-the-connector).
* To connect Parta.io MCP to your **personal account** in Claude, follow the step 1 - 3 instructions as an **account owner**.
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Open [Claude](https://support.claude.com/en/articles/8114491-get-started-with-claude) and go to **Customize**.
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Go to **Connectors.**
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Click **+ Add connector**.

A pop-up window will appear.
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Click **Add Custom Connector**.

A pop-up window will appear.

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Enter a connector title at the **Name** field.

**e.g.** `(test) Parta MCP`
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Enter a connector server address at the **Remote MPC server URL** field.

**e.g.** `https://mcp.parta.io/inst-design/v1beta`
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Click the **Add** button.
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### Step 2. Personal Setup

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Each user must complete these steps individually, including users granted access through their organization.
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Open [Claude](https://support.claude.com/en/articles/8114491-get-started-with-claude) and go to **Customize**.
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Go to **Connectors.**
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Select **Parta MCP** (or the custom name your admin set) at the **Connectors** list.
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Click the **Connect** button.

A new Parta.io window will appear.

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Click the **Allow access** button.

A new Claude window will appear.

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Select an **Always allow** option from every available drop-down menu at the **Tool permissions** list.

Otherwise, the chat will prompt you for permission before every method execution.
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Parta.io MCP is connected to your account.
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### Step 3. Test the Connection

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[Open a new chat at Claude](https://support.claude.com/en/articles/8114491-get-started-with-claude) and type the following text:

```
Give me a list of the available organizations in Parta
```

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Make sure Claude returns a list.
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The setup is complete.
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### Troubleshooting

Have more questions? You might find answers below:

<details>

<summary>I am not redirected back to Claude after logging in</summary>

1. Close the browser tab;
2. Go back to **Customize → Connectors;**
3. Click **Connect** again for **Parta MCP**.

</details>

<details>

<summary>I see an <strong><code>Unauthorized</code> error</strong> in chat</summary>

Your session may have expired.

1. Go to **Customize → Connectors;**
2. Disconnect and reconnect **Parta MCP**.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Claude Web fails working with images</summary>

Claude Web can fail on image-based tasks because of file storage limits;

* Use **Claude Desktop** for image-heavy workflows.

</details>

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If you are connecting to a test environment, use the invite link and server address provided by your team.
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