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Connect Prowlo to Claude Code

Claude Code is Anthropic's CLI tool for agentic, autonomous coding. It supports MCP (Model Context Protocol) connections, allowing you to integrate Prowlo directly into your development workflow. Search your Dataset and query live Reddit data without leaving your terminal.

Recommended: connect by URL + OAuth

The simplest way to connect is the hosted URL https://api.prowlo.com/mcp with OAuth sign-in — no API key to copy or rotate. See the one-URL connector guide. The API-key steps below work for any client that needs a key.

Prerequisites

•Active Prowlo account with organization access
•API key generated in your dashboard (see API Keys guide)
•Claude Code installed globally via npm: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
•Node.js 18+ installed on your machine

Setup Guide

Get your API key

Open API Access in your Prowlo dashboard.

→Click "Generate Key"
→Give it a descriptive name like "Claude Code"
→Copy the key immediately—it will only be shown once

Add MCP configuration via CLI

Claude Code provides a quick way to add MCP servers. Run this command in your terminal:

claude mcp add prowlo \
  --transport http \
  --url https://api.prowlo.com/mcp \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer prowlo_your_key_here"

Replace prowlo_your_key_here with your actual API key from Step 1.

Prefer manual configuration?

You can also manually edit your config files. See Project vs Global Configuration below for file paths and syntax.

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session by running:

claude

In your first message, try asking:

Search my Prowlo dataset for posts about pricing

Claude Code will call the Prowlo MCP tools and return matching records from your Dataset.

Project vs Global Configuration

MCP servers in Claude Code can be configured at two levels:

Project-level

MCP servers available only in a specific project.

.claude/settings.json

Ideal for team projects where you want consistent tool access across the repository.

Global

MCP servers available everywhere on your machine.

~/.claude/settings.json

Best for tools you use across many projects, like Prowlo.

Manual Configuration (JSON Format)

If you prefer to manually edit your config file, add this to the appropriate settings.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "prowlo": {
      "url": "https://api.prowlo.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer prowlo_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace prowlo_your_key_here with your actual API key.

Usage Tips

Prowlo works especially well in Claude Code for:

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Search your Dataset while coding

Ask Claude to search your Dataset for records on a topic, then have it summarize what users are saying.

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Mine feedback with codebase context

Claude Code can read your codebase and your Prowlo Dataset in the same session—perfect for turning real user reports into issues or tasks.

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Pull live Reddit context on demand

Ask Prowlo to read a live thread or search a subreddit when your Dataset hasn't captured it yet.

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Manage Watchers without leaving the terminal

List, add, or update the Watchers that feed your Dataset conversationally. Ask Claude to review your source coverage or add new subreddits based on what you're seeing in the feed.

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Tag records as you go

Claude Code can list, add, pause, or delete the keyword tags that label records in your Dataset.

Example Prompts

Here are some ways to use Prowlo in Claude Code:

"Search my dataset for posts in r/nodejs about API performance problems."

"Summarize the latest records that mention our open-source project."

"Pull the live Reddit thread for this record and show me the top comments."

"Find records where users describe the exact problem our product solves, ranked by relevance."

"List my Watchers and add one for r/CICD."

"Show me my tags and add one for 'deployment automation'."

Troubleshooting

Having issues? Here are common problems and solutions:

MCP server not found error

• Make sure the config file exists at .claude/settings.json (project) or ~/.claude/settings.json (global)
• Check JSON syntax using a JSON validator
• Restart Claude Code: exit the session and run claude again

Authentication failed

• Verify your API key is correct and hasn't been revoked in the Prowlo dashboard
• Check that the key format starts with prowlo_
• Generate a new key if needed and update your config

Connection timeout

• Verify your internet connection is stable
• Check that you're using the correct MCP URL: https://api.prowlo.com/mcp
• Visit our troubleshooting guide for more help

Tools not appearing in Claude Code

• Make sure you're inside the project folder (for project-level config)
• Verify the config file is in the correct location
• Exit Claude Code and start a new session
• Check that the JSON is valid (no trailing commas, proper nesting)

Next Steps

Now that Prowlo is connected to Claude Code, you're ready to:

→Start a Claude Code session and search your Dataset for a topic
→Summarize what users are saying across your watched subreddits
→Turn real user reports into issues or tasks alongside your codebase
→Manage your Watchers and tags to keep your Dataset focused

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