# Final Instructions - Getting MCP Tools to Work
## The Problem
Claude Desktop version 1.0.1768 may not fully support MCP servers, or MCP support needs to be enabled.
## Solutions to Try
### Solution 1: Update Claude Desktop (RECOMMENDED)
1. Close Claude Desktop
2. Go to Claude Desktop settings
3. Check for updates
4. Install the latest version
5. Restart Claude Desktop
### Solution 2: Check for MCP Settings
1. Open Claude Desktop
2. Go to Settings/Preferences
3. Look for:
- "MCP" or "Model Context Protocol"
- "Servers" or "Extensions"
- Any settings related to integrations
4. Enable if found
### Solution 3: Look for Tools Icon
MCP tools might be available but hidden:
- Look for a **🔨 hammer icon** in the bottom-left of the chat input box
- Look for a **⚙️ settings/gear icon**
- Try typing `/` in the chat to see if commands appear
- Try `@` to see if tools appear
### Solution 4: Test Directly
Even if tools don't show, try asking Claude:
```
List all inventory items from the inventory system
Check the stock for item LAP-001 at location Bengaluru
```
If Claude responds with inventory data, it's working!
### Solution 5: Check Claude Desktop Version Support
MCP servers might only work in newer versions. Check:
- Claude Desktop release notes
- MCP documentation
- Whether your version supports MCP
## Current Configuration
Your config is at:
```
C:\Users\aditi\AppData\Roaming\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
```
It contains:
- Server name: `inventory-mcp`
- Python path: `C:\Users\aditi\Anaconda3\python.exe`
- Script: `inventory-mcp-server.py`
- Database password: configured
## Next Steps
1. **Update Claude Desktop** to the latest version
2. **Check settings** for MCP options
3. **Restart Claude Desktop** after any changes
4. **Try asking Claude** directly to use inventory tools
5. **Share results** - what happens when you ask Claude about inventory?
## If Nothing Works
We can create an alternative integration:
- Claude API integration (requires API key)
- Direct web interface
- CLI tool for inventory management
Let me know what you'd like to try!