Claude Desktop Configuration

Connect ConnectSafely to Claude Desktop for AI-powered LinkedIn engagement management through a simple GUI-based setup.

Prerequisites

Pro or Agency plan subscription
Your MCP server URL from MCP Setup page
Claude Desktop app installed

Connection URL

Your MCP server URL format:

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

Note: Get your unique MCP server URL from the MCP Setup page in your ConnectSafely dashboard.

Setup Instructions

Step 1: Open Claude Desktop Settings

Launch Claude Desktop and click on the settings icon or menu.

Step 2: Navigate to Connectors

Go to the Connectors section in settings.

Step 3: Add Custom Connection

Click Add Custom Connection button
Enter the connection name: ConnectSafely.AI
Paste your MCP server URL in the Remote MCP Server URL field:
```
https://mcp.connectsafely.ai/?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY
```
Click Save

Step 4: Verify Connection

The connection will be active immediately. You should see ConnectSafely.AI listed in your active connectors.

Configuration Screenshot

Claude Desktop MCP Configuration

Using ConnectSafely with Claude

Once connected, you can ask Claude to:

Manage LinkedIn comments - Analyze, respond to, or filter comments intelligently
Create engagement strategies - Develop data-driven approaches to LinkedIn growth
Generate personalized content - Create posts and responses tailored to your audience
Track performance metrics - Monitor and analyze engagement data
Automate workflows - Set up smart automation for LinkedIn activities

Example Prompts

Show me the most engaging comments on my latest LinkedIn post

Help me create a response strategy for negative comments

Analyze my LinkedIn engagement trends from the past month

Draft a personalized response to the top comment on my recent post about AI

Troubleshooting

Connection Not Appearing

Verify you entered the correct MCP server URL
Check that your API key is active and valid
Restart Claude Desktop 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

Server Not Responding

Check your internet connection
Verify the API key hasn't been revoked or expired
Try removing and re-adding the connection

Security Best Practices

⚠️ Security Warning

Your MCP server URL contains your API key. Keep it secure and never share it publicly.

Best Practices:

Store your MCP URL securely - don't share it with others
Regenerate keys immediately if exposed or compromised
Monitor your API usage regularly in the dashboard
Consider using different API keys for different integrations

Advanced Usage

Combining with Other Tools

Claude Desktop allows multiple MCP connections. You can:

Connect both ConnectSafely and other MCP servers
Switch between contexts seamlessly
Build complex workflows across multiple data sources

API Rate Limits

Be aware of:

API rate limits based on your subscription tier
Daily/monthly usage quotas
Best practices for efficient API usage