# Important: MCP Tools in Claude Desktop
## How MCP Tools Appear in Claude Desktop
MCP tools may **NOT show a visible UI element** immediately. Instead:
### Option 1: Hammer Icon šØ
Look for a **hammer icon (šØ)** in the **bottom-left corner of the input box** in Claude Desktop. Click it to see available tools.
### Option 2: Tools Work When Asked
The tools may be available even without a visible icon. Try asking Claude directly:
**Test Commands:**
1. `"List all inventory items"`
2. `"Check stock for LAP-001 at Bengaluru"`
3. `"Show me all items at Mumbai"`
If Claude responds with inventory data, the tools ARE working, just not showing in the UI.
## Current Status
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Configuration file is correct
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Server can start successfully
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Database connection works
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No configuration errors in logs
ā ļø Tools may not show a visible indicator
## Next Steps
1. **Look for the hammer icon** in the input box area
2. **Try asking Claude directly** to use inventory tools
3. **Check if Claude can access inventory** - if it responds with data, it's working!
## If Still Not Working
The issue might be that Claude Desktop version 1.0.1768 may not fully support MCP servers, or requires a different configuration format.
Let me know:
- Do you see a hammer icon anywhere in Claude Desktop?
- When you ask Claude to "list inventory", what happens?