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[Apps](https://support.ikas.com/ikas-admin-dashboard?hsLang=en#apps) # How to Connect the MCP-Client (Model Context Protocol) to ikas ## If you want to use AI effectively in your ikas store to automate processes and save time, the MCP-Client is your central interface for seamlessly connecting modern AI tools. ### What is the MCP-Client (Model Context Protocol Client)? The **MCP-Client** is a standardized protocol that allows various AI tools and external applications to connect securely and structurally to your ikas store. - **MCP** stands for **Model Context Protocol**. - The protocol enables tools like Claude, Cursor, or your own AI assistants to communicate via API and act in a context-aware manner. This makes it possible to automate tasks such as: - Creating products - Managing orders - Changing prices - Retrieving reports In short: The MCP-Client is the bridge between your shop and intelligent AI tools that help you manage your store more efficiently. --- ### Why is the MCP-Client useful? - **Secure Access**: Through individually created private apps with token control. - **Flexibility**: You can connect any AI tool that supports MCP. - **Automation**: Instead of working manually in the dashboard, AI tools can perform many processes via voice or commands. - **Simplicity**: The connection is established in just a few steps and ready to use immediately. --- ### Step 1: Create a Private App in ikas using MCP-Client 1. Log in to your **ikas dashboard**. 2. Go to **Apps \> My Apps** in the left-hand menu. 3. Click on **Go to Private Apps** in the top right. 4. Click **Add Private App**. 5. Give your app a name, e.g., “Claude Connection”. 6. Enter your email address. 7. Select **MCP-Client** as the App Type. 8. Enable **all access permissions** (recommended). 9. Click **Save**. → After saving, ikas will automatically provide the necessary **configuration code** – including your **individual API token**. **Copy this code** – you will need it shortly. --- ### Example: Connecting Claude Desktop on macOS with MCP The following steps show how to properly connect Claude Desktop on a Mac to your ikas MCP-Client. 1. **Download Claude Desktop:** You can download Claude Desktop for Mac or Windows here: [https://claude.ai](https://claude.ai) 2. **Launch and close Claude Desktop:** Open Claude Desktop once, then completely quit it using `Cmd + Q`. 3. **Open the Terminal:** Press `Cmd + Space`, type **Terminal**, and open it. Alternatively: Navigate to **Applications \> Utilities \> Terminal** 4. **Edit or create the configuration file:** In the Terminal, enter the following command: ``` nano ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json ``` 5. **Insert the configuration code** 6. Paste the **configuration code** you received from the ikas dashboard after creating your private app into the file. **Important:** Make sure the entire code is inserted exactly as provided. You do not need to manually modify anything – your token is already included. 7. **Save and close the file:** `Ctrl + X` `Y` `Enter` 8. **Restart Claude Desktop** Open Claude Desktop again. 9. **Test the connection:** Enter the following in Claude: *"Is the ikas MCP connection active? Please list available tools."* 10. **Example command: Create a product** Try the following prompt in Claude: > *"Create a new product with name Test Product, price 100 EUR, description This is a test."* --- ### Example: Connecting Claude Desktop on Windows with MCP The following steps show how to connect Claude Desktop on Windows to your ikas MCP-Client. 1. **Download Claude Desktop:** You can download Claude Desktop for Mac or Windows here: [https://claude.ai](https://claude.ai) 2. **Launch and close Claude Desktop:** Open Claude Desktop once, then completely quit it using `Alt + F4`. 3. **Open the Terminal:** Press `Windows key + R`, type `cmd`, and press Enter 4. **Edit or create the configuration file:** In the Terminal, enter the following command: ``` notepad "%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json" ``` > If the file does not exist, Notepad will ask whether you want to create it. Click **Yes**. 5. **Insert the configuration code:** Paste the **configuration code** you received from the ikas dashboard after creating your private app into the file. **Important:** Make sure the entire code is inserted exactly as provided. You do not need to manually modify anything – your token is already included. 6. **Save and close the file:** `Ctrl + S` `Alt + F4` 7. **Restart Claude Desktop** Open Claude Desktop again. 8. **Test the connection:** Enter the following in Claude: *"Is the ikas MCP connection active? 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