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# Claude Desktop local setup

[Neotoma with Claude](/neotoma-with-claude) · Local setup for Claude Desktop (stdio transport).

Looking for claude.ai (remote MCP) instead? See [claude.ai remote MCP setup](/neotoma-with-claude-connect-remote-mcp).

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## Setup

Paste this prompt into another agent tool (for example Claude Code or Cursor) to install Neotoma and configure it for Claude Desktop. The agent handles npm install, initialization, and MCP configuration.

Code snippet

Copy the exact snippet shown below.

```
Read https://neotoma.io/install and carry me through the install-first Neotoma flow.

Use `neotoma` commands for status and setup. If Neotoma is already installed, start with `neotoma doctor --json`; otherwise install it and run `neotoma setup --tool <my_tool> --yes`.

Avoid ad-hoc shell introspection or arbitrary repo scripts. Then activate Neotoma with my data and configure my current tool for robust ongoing use.
```

Claude Desktop uses local stdio. Neotoma runs on the same machine. No API server or remote access is required. The agent writes to `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` and you restart Claude Desktop to pick up the new MCP server.

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