
Overview
Claude Code is Anthropic’s AI-powered coding assistant that runs directly in your editor. By connecting your MCP servers, you can extend Claude Code with custom tools and capabilities.Setup Instructions
1
Open your Claude Code configuration
Access Claude Code settings in your editor
2
Navigate to MCP Servers settings
Find the MCP configuration section
3
Add the JSON configuration below
Paste the generated JSON configuration
4
Reload the window (Cmd/Ctrl + R)
Restart Claude Code to apply changes
5
The server will be available in your session
The MCP server will now be accessible
Configuration Format
Claude Code uses a simplified configuration without auth fields.
Getting Your Configuration
1
Navigate to Toolbox
Go to the Toolbox section in NimbleBrain Studio
2
Find Your Server
Locate the MCP server you want to connect
3
Click Connect
Click the Connect button on the server card
4
Select Claude Code
Choose “Claude Code” from the integration options
5
Copy Configuration
Copy the generated configuration to your clipboard
Configuration Details
The configuration includes:The command to run (typically
npx
for Node packages)Arguments passed to the command:
@nimbletools/mcp-http-bridge
- The bridge package--endpoint
- Your MCP server endpoint URL--token
- Your workspace API token
Workspace Token
You need a workspace API token to authenticate:- Navigate to API Tokens in Studio settings
- Click Create Token
- Copy the token value
- Replace
YOUR_WORKSPACE_TOKEN
in the configuration
Store your token securely! Anyone with your token can access your workspace.
Troubleshooting
Server not appearing in Claude Code
Server not appearing in Claude Code
Possible causes:
- Configuration not saved correctly
- Claude Code not reloaded
- Syntax error in JSON
- Verify JSON is valid (use a JSON validator)
- Fully reload Claude Code window (Cmd/Ctrl + R)
- Check Claude Code logs for errors
Authentication errors
Authentication errors
Possible causes:
- Invalid or expired token
- Token not replaced in config
- Wrong workspace selected
- Generate a new token in Studio
- Ensure
YOUR_WORKSPACE_TOKEN
is replaced with actual token - Verify token is for the correct workspace
Connection timeouts
Connection timeouts
Possible causes:
- Server not running
- Network connectivity issues
- Incorrect endpoint URL
- Check server status in Toolbox (should show “Running”)
- Verify internet connection
- Confirm endpoint URL matches your workspace and server
Tools not working
Tools not working
Possible causes:
- Server error or crash
- Missing required environment variables
- Tool configuration issues
- Check server logs in Studio
- Verify any required secrets are set
- Restart the server in Toolbox