> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.autommate.com/userguide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.autommate.com/userguide/mcp-and-ai-reference/connect-an-ai-client-with-mcp/connect-claude.md).

# Connect Claude

Use a **web connector** to connect Claude to Autom Mate's hosted MCP server. This is the remote connection path, including when you use Claude desktop.

## Before you begin

Check the [Autom Mate connection requirements](/userguide/mcp-and-ai-reference/connect-an-ai-client-with-mcp.md). In a managed Claude workspace, an owner may need to make the custom connector available first.

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### Add the server

Open **Customize → Connectors → Add → Custom → Web**. Enter **Autom Mate** as the name and `https://mcp.autommate.app/mcp` as the server URL, then continue.
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### Choose OAuth sign-in

Select **Sign in now**. For **OAuth client**, use **Use Claude's published identity** — the CIMD option shown in the example. Leave request headers empty. You do not need to enter an Autom Mate API key or invent a client secret.

![Claude custom connector: Autom Mate URL, Sign in now, and published identity selected](https://3857940684-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJcSHU5jP5GABQrGmWvW2%2Fuploads%2FWtDLeLbS1sBH23Izoc1L%2Fclaude-custom-connector.png?alt=media)

The screenshot shows the connection settings. Claude's labels may change; its [connector guide](https://support.claude.com/en/articles/11176164-use-connectors-to-extend-claude-s-capabilities) describes the current menus.
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### Continue to Autom Mate

Finish adding the connector and continue when Claude asks to open Autom Mate's authorization page.

![Claude confirmation before redirecting to Autom Mate](https://3857940684-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJcSHU5jP5GABQrGmWvW2%2Fuploads%2F7d2G2CqUVRLC209wc6iQ%2Fclaude-redirect-confirmation.png?alt=media)

Complete [workspace selection, sign-in and access approval](/userguide/mcp-and-ai-reference/connect-an-ai-client-with-mcp/authorize-mcp-access.md), then return to Claude.
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### Make the first read-only request

Enable the Autom Mate connector for the conversation if necessary. Ask: **“Show the Hyperflows I can access. Do not run or change anything.”**

Expected result: Claude calls an Autom Mate discovery tool and returns the records available to your user. Follow [connection checks](/userguide/mcp-and-ai-reference/connect-an-ai-client-with-mcp/verify-mcp-connection.md) if authorization succeeds but the call fails.
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Use [the execution guide](/userguide/mcp-and-ai-reference/run-an-existing-autom-through-mcp.md) when you are ready to run an existing Hyperflow. Review its inputs and the requested action before approving execution.