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

# Claude Desktop

> Set up Datagate MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the following to your Claude Desktop config file:

**macOS:** `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
**Windows:** `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`

## Python

```json theme={null}
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datagate": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["datagate-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "DATAGATE_API_KEY": "dg_live_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## TypeScript

```json theme={null}
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datagate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@datagate/mcp"],
      "env": {
        "DATAGATE_API_KEY": "dg_live_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Configuration

| Variable           | Required | Default                       | Description                  |
| ------------------ | -------- | ----------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| `DATAGATE_API_KEY` | Yes      | —                             | Your API key (`dg_live_...`) |
| `DATAGATE_URL`     | No       | `https://api.getdatagate.com` | API base URL                 |

After saving the config, restart Claude Desktop. You should see the Datagate tools available in your conversation.