URL: /mcp/install/claude-desktop

---
title: Claude Desktop
description: Connect DomainGenius MCP to Anthropic's Claude Desktop app.
---

The endpoint is `https://mcp.domaingenius.com.au/mcp`.

## Native connector (recommended)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Claude Desktop">
    Click the **+** in the chat composer, or open the **Connectors** panel from the settings menu.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Add a custom connector">
    Pick **Add custom connector**, paste `https://mcp.domaingenius.com.au/mcp`, and confirm.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Sign in">
    Claude Desktop opens a browser tab to the DomainGenius OAuth screen. Sign in with your Clerk account, pick the org, and approve the requested scopes.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Verify">
    Type "what orgs do I belong to?" — Claude should call `whoami` and list your orgs.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Manual config (API key)

If you'd rather use a long-lived API key instead of OAuth, edit Claude Desktop's config:

- macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
- Windows: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "domaingenius": {
      "url": "https://mcp.domaingenius.com.au/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer dg_live_..."
      }
    }
  }
}
```

Mint the key at [`/dashboard/api-keys`](https://app.domaingenius.com.au/dashboard/api-keys). Restart Claude Desktop after saving.