# Claude MCP Integration

Set up 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 an Archera account
* Access to Claude with Custom Connectors enabled

### Step 1 - Add the MCP Custom Connector in Claude <a href="#step-1-add-the-mcp-custom-connector-in-claude" id="step-1-add-the-mcp-custom-connector-in-claude"></a>

1. Open Claude or Claude Desktop and go to **Settings** -> **Connectors**.

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2. Choose **Add connector** or **+** -> **Add custom connector**.
3. If prompted for a connector type, choose **Custom** -> **Web**.
4. Name the connector `Archera`.
5. For the connector URL, paste the production endpoint:

   ```
   https://mcp.archera.ai/mcp
   ```
6. Click **Add**, then click **Connect**.
7. Sign in to Archera when prompted, review the consent screen, and approve access.

For Team or Enterprise plans, an owner may need to add the connector from **Organization settings** -> **Connectors** before members can connect it.

Claude registers itself automatically during setup using OAuth Dynamic Client Registration.

Once connected, you will see the Archera connector in your list:

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### Step 2 - Try it out in a new chat <a href="#step-2-try-it-out-in-a-new-chat" id="step-2-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.

For setup instructions for other clients, see the [Archera MCP Server API reference](https://docs.archera.ai/api-reference/mcp).


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