Claude Desktop

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Anthropic's desktop application for Claude that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Claude Desktop allows users to connect Claude to local tools, files, and services through MCP servers, extending Claude's capabilities beyond the base chat interface.

Implements

Concepts this tool claims to implement:

  • Model Context Protocol primary

    Native MCP client implementation. Connects to MCP servers defined in configuration. Enables Claude to use tools, access resources, and follow prompts defined by MCP servers.

  • Tool-Using Agent primary

    Claude can invoke tools exposed by MCP servers. File system access, database queries, API calls - all through MCP tool definitions.

  • Human-in-the-Loop secondary

    User approves tool invocations. Interactive conversation with tool results displayed. Human oversight of agent actions.

Integration Surfaces

  • macOS application
  • Windows application
  • MCP server configuration (JSON)

Details

Vendor
Anthropic
License
Proprietary
Runs On
local
Used By
human

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Notes

Claude Desktop is the reference implementation of an MCP client. It demonstrates how AI assistants can be extended with local capabilities while maintaining user control. The MCP ecosystem is growing with community-contributed servers for various tools and services.

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