> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.theswarm.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect in Claude

> Connect The Swarm to Claude as a custom MCP connector. Sign in with your Swarm account — no API keys or terminal commands required.

Add The Swarm to Claude as a **custom MCP connector**. You sign in with your Swarm account through an OAuth consent screen, and Claude only ever sees the data your account is allowed to see.

## Before you start

* A **Swarm account** with the MCP integration enabled on your plan. If you're not sure, contact [support@theswarm.com](mailto:support@theswarm.com).
* A Claude plan that supports **custom MCP connectors**. Availability depends on your plan.
* Your usual **Swarm sign-in**.

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open connector settings">
    In Claude, open **Settings → Connectors**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a custom connector">
    Choose **Add custom connector**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste the server URL">
    ```text theme={null}
    https://bee.theswarm.com/mcp
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the Client ID">
    When asked for a **Client ID**, enter:

    ```text theme={null}
    claude-app
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in to The Swarm">
    Claude opens The Swarm sign-in in a new window. Log in with your Swarm account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve access">
    Review the permissions on the consent screen and approve. You'll return to Claude with The Swarm connected.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  Exact menu labels may differ slightly by Claude version and plan.
</Info>

## Verify the connection

Open a new chat and check the tools menu — you should see The Swarm's tools listed. Try a quick prompt:

> "Find VP-level product leaders at Series B SaaS companies in London."

See [Prompting and use cases](/docs/mcp/prompting) for more examples.

## Disconnect

To remove the connection, go to **Settings → Connectors**, find **The Swarm**, and disconnect. Your Swarm data is unaffected.

## Troubleshooting

* **Sign-in window doesn't open** — disable pop-up blockers for Claude, then retry.
* **"Connection failed" after sign-in** — confirm the server URL is `https://bee.theswarm.com/mcp` and the Client ID is `claude-app`.
* **No Swarm tools appear** — restart Claude, then re-open the chat. If the connector shows as "disconnected", remove and re-add it.
* **Plan or permission errors** — confirm your Swarm plan includes MCP access. Contact [support@theswarm.com](mailto:support@theswarm.com) if unsure.

## Need help?

Contact [support@theswarm.com](mailto:support@theswarm.com) with a description of the problem and any error messages Claude showed.