# Claude MCP Integration

Set up and demo the Archera MCP custom connector in Claude so you can ask Archera-specific questions and try basic actions.

### ​Prerequisites <a href="#prerequisites" id="prerequisites"></a>

* Access to Archera Organization
* Ability to create an API key and copy your org ID
* Access to Claude with Custom Connectors enabled

### ​Step 1 — Create an Archera API key and find your org ID <a href="#step-1-create-an-archera-api-key-and-find-your-org-id" id="step-1-create-an-archera-api-key-and-find-your-org-id"></a>

1. Open Archera’s API key settings: [Archera API Settings](https://app.archera.ai/settings?tab=api\&section=user)
2. Generate a new API key
3. Copy these two values and keep them handy:
   * API key
   * org\_id

### ​Step 2 — Add the MCP Custom Connector in Claude <a href="#step-2-add-the-mcp-custom-connector-in-claude" id="step-2-add-the-mcp-custom-connector-in-claude"></a>

1. Go to Claude: <https://claude.ai/settings/connectors>

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2. Choose **Add Custom Connector**
3. For the connector URL, paste the production endpoint:

   ```
   https://architect.archera.ai/mcp
   ```

When prompted by the connector, provide the API key and org\_id you copied in Step 1.

Once connected, you’ll see the Archera Production connector in your list:

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### ​Step 3 — Try it out in a new chat <a href="#step-3-try-it-out-in-a-new-chat" id="step-3-try-it-out-in-a-new-chat"></a>

Start a fresh Claude chat and ask Archera questions like:

* “What are my available savings on Archera?”
* “What is my lifetime savings on Archera?”
* “Apply the recommended plan.”

### ​What to expect <a href="#what-to-expect" id="what-to-expect"></a>

The MCP connector provides direct access to Archera’s API through Claude, allowing you to:

* Query your cloud commitment metrics and savings
* View commitment plans and recommendations
* Access detailed commitment plan information
* View your cloud resources and usage data

The connector includes built-in Archera context to provide richer answers about Archera’s platform, products, and services.