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What is a .mcpb Package?

A .mcpb package is an officially supported extension format by Anthropic that bundles everything needed to connect Claude Desktop to external services. Think of it like a browser extension—download, double-click, and you’re ready to go.

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Installation in 3 Simple Steps

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1. Get Your API Key

Visit app.theswarm.com/team-settings/api and copy your API key.

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2. Download & Install

  • Download the swarm-mcp-claude.mcpb and unzip the package.
  • Double-click the file (or open via Claude Desktop → Settings → Extensions → Install Extension)
  • Click Install when prompted

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3. Configure

Paste your API key when prompted. That’s it—The Swarm is now integrated with Claude Desktop.

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What You Get

The Swarm MCP gives Claude instant access to powerful professional networking intelligence, enabling you to search LinkedIn profiles with advanced filters for industry, location, and skills, retrieve detailed professional data including employment history and education, analyze and visualize professional networks with connection insights, access company intelligence for recruiting and partnerships, and discover available filters for industries, job titles, and other professional attributes—all through natural conversation with Claude.

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Key Benefits

✅ Zero Technical Setup
No command-line tools, JSON configuration, or environment variables—just download and install 🔒 Secure by Default
API keys stored in your system’s secure keychain, never in plain text files. 🚀 Everything Bundled
All dependencies included—no need to install Node.js, Python, or other runtimes. 🔄 Cross-Platform
Same .mcpb file works on macOS and Windows with no separate installers. 📦 Self-Contained
Runs in isolation without interfering with other extensions or your system. 🔧 No Maintenance
Updates handled automatically through Claude Desktop’s extension system.

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Example Usage

Once installed, simply talk to Claude naturally: 
"Find engineering leaders at Series B startups in NYC with ML experience"

"Show me the network around Stripe's engineering team using The Swarm MCP" 

"Get detailed profile data for this LinkedIn username: jane-doe"
Claude intelligently decides when to use Swarm tools based on your requests.

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Technical Details

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What’s Included in the Package

  • MCP Server Implementation: Full protocol handler using @modelcontextprotocol/sdk
  • HTTP Client: Direct communication with Swarm API using node-fetch
  • Authentication Handler: Secure API key management and header injection
  • All Dependencies: Completely self-contained with no external requirements
  • Error Handling: Clear, actionable error messages for troubleshooting

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System Requirements

  • Claude Desktop: Latest version (0.8.0 or higher)
  • Operating System: macOS 12+ or Windows 10+
  • Internet Connection: Required for API communication

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Configuration Options

After installation, customize via Settings → Extensions → The Swarm MCP → Configure:

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API Key

Your authentication token from app.theswarm.com/team-settings/api

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Endpoint

Default: https://bee.theswarm.com/mcp Custom: Use if you have a dedicated Swarm instance

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Resources

The Swarm MCP Extension uses the official Model Context Protocol developed by Anthropic. For technical details about .mcpb packages, visit Anthropic’s Desktop Extensions documentation.
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