# ✅ SOLUTION FOUND!
## The Problem
Claude Desktop couldn't read the configuration file because it had a BOM (Byte Order Mark) character (``) at the beginning, making it invalid JSON.
**Error in logs:**
```
Error reading or parsing config file: Unexpected token ''
```
## The Fix
I've rewritten the configuration file without the BOM character. The file is now properly formatted UTF-8 without BOM.
## Next Steps
### 1. **RESTART CLAUDE DESKTOP** (Required!)
- Completely close Claude Desktop
- Wait a few seconds
- Reopen Claude Desktop
- The configuration should now be read correctly!
### 2. Verify It Works
After restarting, try asking Claude:
```
List all inventory items
```
Or:
```
Check stock for LAP-001 at Bengaluru
```
### 3. Check the Logs Again
If it still doesn't work after restart, check:
```
%APPDATA%\Claude\logs\main.log
```
Look for any new errors. The "Unexpected token ''" error should be gone.
## Configuration File Location
```
C:\Users\aditi\AppData\Roaming\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
```
## What Was Fixed
The configuration file is now saved as:
- ✅ UTF-8 encoding
- ✅ Without BOM (Byte Order Mark)
- ✅ Valid JSON format
- ✅ All paths correct
## Expected Behavior
After restarting Claude Desktop, you should be able to:
- Ask Claude to list inventory
- Check stock levels
- Add/remove inventory items
- Query by location
The tools may not show a visible UI element, but Claude will be able to use them when you ask!