How to install openshorts in Claude Desktop

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Steps

1Install Node.js 18 or newer (for npx)
2In Claude Desktop open Settings → Developer → Edit Config
3Add the entry below. If the file already has "mcpServers", add just the inner entry
4Quit and reopen Claude Desktop

Configuration

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openshorts": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.openshorts.app/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: <your-authorization>"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Or skip the file: Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector, and paste the URL.

Replace the values in angle brackets. Optional settings are listed below.

Header	Required	What it is
Authorizationsecret	Yes	Bearer <API key>. Create the osk_ key in your account page at openshorts.app; the self-hosted MIT edition serves the same endpoint locally with no key.

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