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Claude Desktop supports custom MCP integrations (currently in beta). By connecting Membit, you give Claude access to real-time social context—so it can answer with what’s happening now across the web.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:
  • Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
  • A Membit account with an API key get your API key
  • Basic familiarity with editing configuration files

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Set up Membit Remote MCP

Follow these steps to enable the Membit MCP server in Claude Desktop:
1

Create or open the Claude config file

Use the correct path for your OS.
nano ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
If the file doesn’t exist, these commands will create it when you save.
2

Add the Membit MCP configuration

Paste the following JSON into claude_desktop_config.json:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "membit-remote-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.membit.ai/mcp",
        "--header",
        "X-Membit-Api-Key:${API_KEY}"
      ],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "<your-api-key>"
      }
    }
  }
}
Replace <your-api-key> with your actual Membit API key. Keep this credential secure and never share it publicly.
Validate your JSON: ensure quotes are correct and there are no trailing commas.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Completely quit and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new MCP configuration.
4

Verify the integration

Open Claude and confirm the Membit MCP tools are available.
Claude Desktop showing Membit MCP tools available
You should see Membit tools available for use when Claude performs tool calls.

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Use Membit with Claude

Now that the integration is set, try a chat enhanced with real-time context:
1

Start a new chat in Claude

Open Claude Desktop and begin a conversation.
2

Ask context-aware questions

Try prompts that benefit from up-to-the-minute context:
  • “What’s trending in AI today?”
  • “Summarize the latest crypto news from real conversations”
  • “What are people discussing about [your topic] right now?”
Claude may ask to run tools—allow tool usage so it can call the Membit MCP.
Claude chat showing responses with real-time context
Responses should include timely insights sourced from current public conversations.

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Troubleshooting

Problem: Claude doesn’t load the MCP configuration.Solutions:
  • Verify the file path is exact for your OS:
    • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
    • Windows: C:\\Users\\%USERNAME%\\AppData\\Roaming\\Claude\\claude_desktop_config.json
  • Ensure Claude Desktop was fully restarted after edits
  • Confirm the file encoding is UTF-8 without BOM
Problem: Configuration fails to parse.Solutions:
  • Validate JSON with an online linter
  • Remove trailing commas and ensure double quotes are used
  • Confirm braces and brackets are properly matched
Problem: Membit tools show auth errors.Solutions:
  • Ensure env.API_KEY contains your exact Membit API key
  • Confirm the header name is X-Membit-Api-Key (case-sensitive)
  • Regenerate your API key in Membit if issues persist
Problem: Tools don’t show up in Claude.Solutions:
  • Double-check the mcpServers object name and structure
  • Ensure npx is available on your system PATH
  • Try adding -y to npx args (already included above)
  • Restart Claude after any config changes
Problem: Claude replies without using the MCP.Solutions:
  • Make prompts more explicit: “Use the available tools to check what’s happening now about…”
  • Allow tool usage when prompted in the chat
  • Ask about timely topics that require fresh context