How to add a custom connector to Claude

1. 1

   Open Customize, then Connectors

   In claude.ai or Claude Desktop, open Customize and select Connectors.

2. 2

   Click + Add, then Add custom connector

3. 3

   Enter a name and the server URL

   • Name: ConnectChats. This is what you see in the connectors list.
   • Remote MCP server URL:

   https://api.connectchats.com/mcp

4. 4

   Choose how to sign in

   • Authentication: Sign in now, or Sign in when needed.
   • OAuth client: keep Use Claude's published identity, the recommended option.
   • Request headers: leave empty. They are for servers that use API keys instead of OAuth.
5. 5

   Click Add and finish the sign-in

   Claude opens the server's sign-in page. For ConnectChats, sign in with your passkey and approve access.

1. 1

   An owner adds the connector

   Owners and Primary Owners (on Enterprise, also custom roles with Manage access to Libraries) go to Organization settings, Connectors, click Add, hover over Custom and choose Web. Then enter the name and URL as above.

2. 2

   Each member connects

   Members open Customize, Connectors, find the connector with the Custom label and click Connect to sign in with their own account.

1. 1

   Open the + menu

   Click + at the lower left of the message box and choose Connectors.

2. 2

   Switch the connector on

   Each connector has its own toggle for the current conversation.

3. 3

   Ask

   • "What did I miss in the family group this week?"
   • "Draft a reply to Alex saying Thursday works."

In Customize, Connectors, use Remove or the three-dot menu next to the connector. To change its URL or sign-in settings, remove it and add it again.

1. 1

   Create a ConnectChats account

   Open https://connectchats.com/app and sign in with a passkey. There is no email or password to remember.

2. 2

   Link WhatsApp

   Choose Link a chat app, then WhatsApp. Scan the QR code from WhatsApp on your phone (Linked devices, then Link a device), or switch to Use a pairing code.

3. 3

   Choose the chats your AI can read

   Chats appear on the Chats page as they import. Turn on only the ones you want your AI app to see.

4. 4

   Add the connector in Claude

   Follow the steps above with the URL https://api.connectchats.com/mcp, then ask "Summarize my unread WhatsApp chats."

• On the Free plan you have one custom connector, so pick the server you use most.
• Turn off connectors you don't need in a conversation. With fewer tools, Claude picks the right one faster.
• If Claude says a connector needs attention, open Customize, Connectors and sign in again.