---
title: Claude Code Installation Guide
description: How to install the F5 Cloud Status MCP server in Claude Code
---
Claude Code is the official Claude command-line interface. Installing the F5 XC Cloud Status MCP server takes just 2 steps.
## Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have:
- **Claude Code** installed (`which claude-code` should return a path)
- **Node.js** 18.0.0 or higher (`node --version`)
- **npm** installed (comes with Node.js)
## Installation
### Step 1: Locate Your Claude Code Configuration
Claude Code uses a `.mcp.json` file to register MCP servers. This file is typically located in your project root:
```bash
# Navigate to your Claude Code project
cd /path/to/your/project
# Or if you want a global configuration, use:
# ~/.claude/.mcp.json
```
### Step 2: Add the F5 XC Cloud Status MCP Server
If the `.mcp.json` file doesn't exist, create it:
```bash
cat > .mcp.json << 'EOF'
{
"mcpServers": {
"f5xc-cloudstatus": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@robinmordasiewicz/f5xc-cloudstatus-mcp@latest"]
}
}
}
EOF
```
If the file already exists, edit it to add the server configuration:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"f5xc-cloudstatus": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@robinmordasiewicz/f5xc-cloudstatus-mcp@latest"]
}
}
}
```
## Verification
### Direct Test
Try this in Claude Code immediately:
```text
Prompt: "What is the current status of F5 Cloud services?"
Expected: Current F5 Cloud operational status
```
### Command Line Verification
```bash
# Check if Claude Code can access the server
npx @robinmordasiewicz/f5xc-cloudstatus-mcp@latest --version
```
## Configuration Reference
| Setting | Value | Purpose |
|---------|-------|---------|
| `command` | `npx` | Node package executor |
| `args[0]` | `-y` | Auto-confirm package execution |
| `args[1]` | `@robinmordasiewicz/f5xc-cloudstatus-mcp@latest` | Package name and version |
## Troubleshooting
### "npx: command not found"
- **Cause**: Node.js or npm not properly installed
- **Solution**: Install Node.js from https://nodejs.org (v18.0.0+)
### Server not showing up in Claude Code
- Verify `.mcp.json` is in your project root
- Check JSON syntax with `python -m json.tool .mcp.json`
- Restart Claude Code CLI tool
## Next Steps
- Review [Troubleshooting Guide](../troubleshooting/) if issues arise
- Check [Home](../../) for tool descriptions and verification queries
