Claude Code Configuration

Connect ConnectSafely to Claude Code for AI-powered LinkedIn engagement management directly in your development environment.

Prerequisites

• Pro or Agency plan subscription
• Your MCP server URL from MCP Setup page
• Claude Code extension installed in VS Code

Connection URL

Your MCP server URL format:

https://mcp.connectsafely.ai/?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY

Setup Instructions

Step 1: Open Claude Code Settings

1. Open VS Code with Claude Code extension
2. Click on Claude Code icon in the sidebar
3. Open settings or configuration

Step 2: Add MCP Server

1. Navigate to MCP Servers or Integrations section
2. Click Add Server or Add Integration
3. Enter server details:
   • Name: ConnectSafely
   • URL: https://mcp.connectsafely.ai/?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY
4. Save the configuration

Step 3: Verify Connection

The ConnectSafely MCP server should now be available in Claude Code and ready to use in your conversations.

Using ConnectSafely with Claude Code

Once connected, you can use Claude Code with ConnectSafely context:

• Get intelligent code assistance for LinkedIn integrations
• Analyze engagement data while coding
• Generate response templates and automation scripts
• Work with LinkedIn data directly in your IDE
• Build LinkedIn automation tools faster

Example Use Cases

Show me how to analyze LinkedIn comment sentiment in TypeScript

Create a function to filter spam comments from LinkedIn posts

Help me build a LinkedIn engagement dashboard

Troubleshooting

Connection Not Appearing

• Verify you entered the correct MCP server URL
• Check that your API key is active and valid
• Restart VS Code after adding the connection

Authentication Failed

• Ensure you have an active Pro or Agency subscription
• Regenerate your API key from ConnectSafely Settings
• Update the MCP server URL with the new API key

Security Best Practices

⚠️ Security Warning

Never commit your MCP configuration with API keys to version control. Use environment variables for sensitive data.

Best Practices:

• Never commit API keys to git
• Use environment variables for sensitive data
• Add configuration files with secrets to .gitignore
• Regenerate keys if accidentally exposed
• Monitor API usage regularly

Learn More

• Claude Code Documentation
• Model Context Protocol Specification
• ConnectSafely API Documentation
• MCP Setup Guide