MCP Setup Instructions

Follow these steps to set up the Multi-Component Platform (MCP) on Windows.

Prerequisites

1. Claude Desktop: Download and install Claude Desktop.
2. Node.js: Ensure Node.js and npm are installed on your system.

Setup Steps

1. Install Claude Desktop

1. Download the latest version of Claude Desktop from the official source.
2. Install it on your system.

2. Configure Claude Desktop

1. Locate the claude_desktop_config.json configuration file.

   • The file should include all required environment variables like exa key for search functionality.

2. Copy the configuration file to:

   C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Claude
   

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   Replace <YourUsername> with your actual Windows username.

3. Verify Node.js and npm Installation

1. Check if Node.js is installed by running:

   node -v
   

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2. Check if npm is installed by running:

   npm -v
   

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3. If not installed, download and install Node.js from https://nodejs.org.

4. Finalize Setup

1. Launch Claude Desktop and verify it loads correctly with the provided configuration.
2. Test MCP functionalities to ensure everything is working as expected.

Environment Variables

Ensure the claude_desktop_config.json file includes the following variables:

• exa_key: Your key for search functionality.
• Other required keys or settings as specified in the project documentation.

Troubleshooting

1. Configuration Errors: Double-check the path to claude_desktop_config.json.
2. Node.js Issues: Ensure the correct version of Node.js is installed.
3. Missing Dependencies: Use npm to install any required dependencies for MCP.

   npm install
   

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For further assistance, refer to the project documentation or contact support.

Z3 setup

Install node z3 module before using the MCP Z3 server.