# Setting Up Claude.ai (Cowork Mode)

If you use Claude through the web at claude.ai or the Claude desktop app's Cowork mode, you can add the Gathering Organiser MCP Server as a remote connector. This works with the hosted HTTP server, so no local installation is needed.

### Adding the connector

1. Open Claude.ai or the Claude desktop app
2. Navigate to **Settings > Connectors** (or **Integrations**, depending on your version)
3. Click **Add Connector** or **Add MCP Server**
4. Enter the following details:

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **Name** | Gathering Organiser |
| **URL** | `https://mcp-gatherings.junovy.com/mcp` |
| **Transport** | Streamable HTTP |

5. Click **Save** or **Connect**
6. You'll be redirected to sign in with your Junovy Account via Keycloak
7. After signing in, the connector is active and Claude can use the gathering tools

### Using the connector

Once connected, you can ask Claude about your gatherings in any conversation. For example:

- "Show me all published gatherings"
- "How many registrations does Beltane 2026 have?"
- "What's the checklist progress for the upcoming gathering?"

Claude will use the appropriate MCP tool to fetch or update the information.

### Managing the connector

- To disconnect, go back to **Settings > Connectors** and remove the Gathering Organiser entry
- If your session expires, Claude will prompt you to re-authenticate
- The connector uses OAuth 2.0 with PKCE, so your credentials are never stored by the MCP server; authentication is handled entirely through Keycloak

### Tips

- The connector respects the same permissions as the admin panel; you can only manage gatherings you're an organiser for
- If you're using Cowork mode in the Claude desktop app, the connector works the same way as on claude.ai
- You can have the connector active alongside other MCP connectors without any conflicts