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

# Install MCP Servers (Claude Code Manual)

> Manual Claude Code setup for Char MCP servers, with plugin-first fallback guidance.

Use this page when you want a Claude Code-specific manual setup.

<Info>
  Need setup for Codex, Gemini, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf? Use the canonical multi-client guide: [MCP Setup](/vibe/mcp-setup).
</Info>

## Recommended Path (Plugin-First)

If you install the Char plugin, setup is one command flow and all servers are added automatically.

```bash theme={null}
/plugin marketplace add WebMCP-org/char-plugin
/plugin install char@webmcp
/char:setup
```

This auto-configures `chrome-devtools`, `char-docs`, `webmcp-docs`, and `char-saas`.

## Manual Path (Claude Code)

Use this only if you are not using the plugin workflow.

| Server              | Purpose                                                              |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Chrome DevTools** | Browser automation—navigate pages, click elements, test WebMCP tools |
| **Char Docs**       | Access Char documentation from Claude Code                           |
| **WebMCP Docs**     | Access WebMCP API documentation                                      |
| **Char SaaS**       | Manage your Char account—SSO config, org settings, browser tools     |

### Install all servers

```bash theme={null}
claude mcp add --transport http char-docs https://docs.usechar.ai/mcp
claude mcp add --transport http webmcp-docs https://docs.mcp-b.ai/mcp
claude mcp add --transport http char-saas https://app.usechar.ai/mcp
claude mcp add chrome-devtools npx -y @mcp-b/chrome-devtools-mcp@latest
```

<Info>
  Chrome DevTools MCP uses our maintained fork package: [`@mcp-b/chrome-devtools-mcp`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@mcp-b/chrome-devtools-mcp). Source: [WebMCP-org/npm-packages/packages/chrome-devtools-mcp](https://github.com/WebMCP-org/npm-packages/tree/main/packages/chrome-devtools-mcp).
</Info>

### Verify installation

```text theme={null}
/mcp
```

Confirm you see all four servers listed.

### First-time authentication (`char-saas`)

The first time you use a Char SaaS tool, a browser window opens:

1. **Sign in** — Use your identity provider or create a new account
2. **Name your organization** — Char suggests a name based on your email domain
3. **Authorize** — Click "Authorize" and return to Claude Code

This only happens once. Claude Code remembers your session.

## Troubleshooting (Manual Setup)

### MCP not appearing

Restart Claude Code and run `/mcp` again.

### Permission errors

Install Chrome DevTools MCP globally:

```bash theme={null}
npm install -g @mcp-b/chrome-devtools-mcp
claude mcp add chrome-devtools chrome-devtools-mcp
```

### OAuth flow not completing

1. Check that you completed the sign-in flow
2. Verify the browser didn't block the redirect
3. Restart Claude Code and try the tool again

## See also

* [MCP Setup](/vibe/mcp-setup) — Canonical setup guide for all supported clients
* [Managing Char from Claude Code](/guides/char-saas-mcp) — Use the Char SaaS MCP tools
* [MCP Tools Reference](/reference/mcp-tools) — Complete tool documentation

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