> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shoal.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Claude Web

> Connect Shoal to Claude Web with the hosted Shoal MCP connector

Use this page if you want Shoal tools inside `claude.ai`.

## What This Path Uses

* Hosted Shoal MCP server: `https://api.shoal.xyz/mcp`
* Shoal app OAuth through `app.shoal.xyz`
* Tool access based on the authenticated Shoal account's plan

## Before You Start

* You need a Shoal account
* That account must already have a valid API key with remaining quota

## Setup

1. Open Claude Web.
2. Go to `Settings > Connectors`.
3. Click `Add custom connector`.
4. Name it `Shoal`.
5. Paste:

```text theme={null}
https://api.shoal.xyz/mcp
```

6. Click `Add`.
7. Click `Connect`.
8. Claude opens the browser and redirects you to `app.shoal.xyz`.
9. Sign in to Shoal if needed, then approve access.
10. Return to Claude and enable Shoal from `Search and tools`.

## Notes

* The MCP client never needs the raw Shoal API key.
* MCP usage is tracked against the same Shoal API key allocation as normal API usage.
* For the hosted MCP flow itself, see [Hosted MCP](/integrations/mcp).