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

# Claude Code

> Configure Claude Code to use the Extole CLI as an MCP tool source in one command.

The Extole CLI can configure Claude Code as an MCP client in one command.

## Prerequisites

* [Extole CLI](/extole-cli) installed and authenticated
* [Claude Code](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code) installed

## Setup

**Step 1: Run the setup command**

`~/.claude/settings.json`

This writes the Extole MCP server entry to your Claude Code settings (`~/.claude/settings.json`) automatically.

**Step 2: Start a new Claude Code session**

`/mcp`

The Extole tools will be available immediately.

**Step 3: Verify**

Ask about your programs in the chat:

> *"What programs are active right now?"*

Or run `/mcp` to see the Extole server listed as connected.

## How it works

`extole serve` runs the CLI as an MCP stdio server. Claude Code spawns it per session and can call any CLI command as a tool. By default, Claude Code will prompt you to approve each tool call. To pre-approve all Extole tools:

`extole serve`

## Removing the integration

`claude`

Re-run `claude` to pick up the change.

## Troubleshooting

**Extole not listed in **`/mcp` — Run `extole serve setup` again, then start a new session.

**Auth errors** — Run `extole auth status` to confirm your token is valid.