Claude Server MCP

# Using Claude Server in Claude Desktop ## Integration Overview The claude-server is integrated with Claude Desktop through the MCP (Model Context Protocol) configuration. When you start Claude Desktop, it automatically launches the claude-server as an MCP server, making its context management tools available to all conversations. ## Configuration The server is configured in Claude Desktop's configuration file at: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` ```json { "mcpServers": { "claude-server": { "command": "node", "args": ["/Users/davidteren/Documents/Cline/MCP/claude-server/build/index.js"] } } } ``` ## Using Context Management in Conversations ### 1. Saving Important Information During a conversation with Claude, you can save important information for future reference: ``` Human: Save this project discussion for later reference. Claude: I'll save the context of our discussion. use_mcp_tool({ server_name: "claude-server", tool_name: "save_context", arguments: { id: "project-discussion-2024-01", content: "Our conversation content...", tags: ["project", "planning"] } }); ``` ### 2. Retrieving Previous Context In a new conversation, you can ask Claude to recall previous discussions: ``` Human: What did we discuss about the project earlier? Claude: Let me retrieve our previous discussion. use_mcp_tool({ server_name: "claude-server", tool_name: "get_context", arguments: { id: "project-discussion-2024-01" } }); Based on our previous discussion... ``` ### 3. Managing Multiple Contexts You can organize and track multiple conversations: ``` Human: Show me all our project-related discussions. Claude: I'll list all contexts tagged with "project". use_mcp_tool({ server_name: "claude-server", tool_name: "list_contexts", arguments: { tag: "project" } }); ``` ## Practical Use Cases 1. **Project Continuity** - Save project requirements - Store design decisions - Track progress discussions 2. **Knowledge Management** - Save research findings - Store technical explanations - Keep code examples 3. **Task Management** - Save task lists - Track progress updates - Store completion criteria ## Tips for Claude Desktop Users 1. **Session Management** - Start new sessions with context retrieval - Save important conclusions before ending - Link related conversations with tags 2. **Organization** - Use consistent ID patterns for easy recall - Apply relevant tags for better searchability - Update contexts as discussions evolve 3. **Effective Retrieval** - Reference specific context IDs - Use tag filtering for broader searches - Chain related contexts together ## Example Workflow 1. **Starting a New Project** ``` Human: Let's start planning our new project. Claude: I'll create a new context for this project. use_mcp_tool({ server_name: "claude-server", tool_name: "save_context", arguments: { id: "new-project-init", content: "Initial project planning...", tags: ["project", "planning", "initial"] } }); ``` 2. **Continuing Later** ``` Human: Let's continue our project discussion from last time. Claude: I'll retrieve our previous planning session. use_mcp_tool({ server_name: "claude-server", tool_name: "get_context", arguments: { id: "new-project-init" } }); ``` 3. **Updating Progress** ``` Human: Update our project status with today's progress. Claude: I'll save our progress update. use_mcp_tool({ server_name: "claude-server", tool_name: "save_context", arguments: { id: "new-project-progress-1", content: "Progress update: ...", tags: ["project", "progress", "update"] } }); ``` ## Best Practices for Claude Desktop 1. **Context Naming** - Use descriptive, date-based IDs - Include project or topic prefixes - Use consistent naming patterns 2. **Tagging Strategy** - Tag by project name - Tag by conversation type - Tag by status or phase 3. **Content Organization** - Structure content clearly - Include relevant metadata - Reference related contexts 4. **Regular Maintenance** - Review and update contexts - Archive completed discussions - Clean up outdated information ## Troubleshooting in Claude Desktop 1. **Server Issues** - Check Claude Desktop configuration - Verify server installation - Restart Claude Desktop if needed 2. **Context Access** - Confirm context ID spelling - Check file permissions - Verify storage directory exists 3. **Performance** - Manage context file sizes - Regular cleanup of old contexts - Optimize tag usage