Set Up WCP with Claude Desktop
Get connected in about 5 minutes. No command line needed.
Prerequisites
- Claude Desktop app installed (download here)
- A WCP Cloud account (you'll create one in Step 1)
Sign Up for WCP Cloud
Go to workcontextprotocol.io/login and enter your email address.
Check your inbox for an email from WCP Cloud and click the login button.
You're logged in and can see your dashboard.
Get Your Connection URL
Go to Settings and find your MCP connection URL. Click Copy to copy it to your clipboard.
You have your MCP connection URL copied.
Add the Connector in Claude Desktop
Open Claude Desktop and go to Settings. Click Connectors in the left sidebar.
Click Add custom connector at the bottom of the page. Enter a name (e.g. “Work Context Protocol”) and paste your connection URL.
Click Add. You'll see the connector installed with its tools listed.
The connector appears in your list with all WCP tools visible.
Verify It Works
Open a new conversation in Claude Desktop and ask Claude something about your work. Claude will automatically use the WCP tools.
Claude shows your work items. You're all set!
Troubleshooting
"Connection refused" or timeout
Make sure the URL is exactly https://workcontextprotocol.io/mcp. Check your internet connection and try again.
"Unauthorized" or token error
Your connection may have expired. Log in at Settings and check your MCP connection URL. Make sure your email is verified.
"No tools found"
Restart your platform after adding the MCP connector. Most platforms need a full restart (not just a new conversation) to pick up new MCP servers.
Tool calls return errors
Check that your email is verified. Go to Settings to confirm your verification status. Unverified accounts can connect but cannot use tools.
Can't open a browser on this machine
Add the MCP server without auth and try a tool call — you'll get a device code to activate from any other device (phone, laptop). See the Remote & Headless Environments section of the Claude Code guide.
wcp_namespaces returns empty
This is normal for brand new accounts. A default namespace was created when you signed up. Try asking your AI assistant to call wcp_namespaces — you should see at least one namespace listed.
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