How do I install the claude assist mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `SKIP_CLAUDE_POLLING`, `LOG_LEVEL` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Claude Assist MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool to interact with Claude Desktop on macOS

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What is the Claude Assist MCP Server?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool to interact with Claude Desktop on macOS

The short version

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables Claude Code to communicate with Claude Desktop. This server allows Claude Code to send prompts to Claude Desktop and poll for responses.

Send prompts from Claude Code to Claude Desktop
Automatic polling for responses with configurable timeout
List available conversations in Claude Desktop
Error handling and retry logic
Comprehensive logging

Recorded tools

description — What changes to review (e.g., "authentication fix")
polling_interval — How often to check for response (default: 1.5s)
timeout — Maximum wait time for response (default: 30s)
get_conversations — The get_conversations tool exposed by this server.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
get_conversations

How to install the Claude Assist MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "claude-desktop": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-claude-desktop"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use Claude Assist MCP to Tool.”
“Use Claude Assist MCP to Parameters.”
“Use Claude Assist MCP to description.”

Frequently asked questions

Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool to interact with Claude Desktop on macOS Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.