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

# Connect Claude Desktop

> Add Consensus to Claude on the web or in the Claude desktop app.

**One-click:** open [Consensus in the Claude directory](https://claude.ai/directory/65247229-f0c7-49df-9044-fcbb8b3894c6) and click **Connect**. Or connect manually:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings">
    Open [claude.ai](https://claude.ai) or the Claude desktop app and go to **Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Browse connectors">
    Select **Connectors**, then **Browse connectors**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Consensus">
    Search for **Consensus** and click **Connect**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in">
    Approve the sign-in with your Consensus account, or continue without one at reduced limits.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start searching">
    Ask a research question in any chat. Consensus appears in the tools menu.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Verify your connection" icon="circle-check" href="/consensus-mcp#verify-your-connection">
    Run a test search and fix common setup issues.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plans and access" icon="credit-card" href="/mcp-plans-and-access">
    Papers per search, monthly calls, and rate limits for each plan.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>