Connect Prowlo to Claude Desktop
Claude Desktop supports MCP natively. You can connect Prowlo through the built-in Add Connector UI (recommended) or by editing the JSON config file manually.
Prerequisites
- •Active Prowlo account with organization access
- •Claude Desktop app installed on macOS or Windows
- •For manual config only: an API key (see API Keys guide)
Option A: Add via Connector UI (Recommended)
The simplest way to connect — no config files to edit.
Open the MCP settings
In Claude Desktop, go to Settings → Developer and click Add MCP Server (or the + button next to your server list).
Enter the Prowlo MCP URL
In the URL field, paste:
https://api.prowlo.com/mcpGive it the name Prowlo when prompted.
Authorize with your Prowlo account
Claude Desktop will open a browser window asking you to sign in to Prowlo. Log in with your account and click Allow to authorize access. Once approved, the connection is established automatically.
Start using Prowlo
Look for the hammer icon (🔨) in the chat input area. Click it to confirm "prowlo" tools are listed. Try asking: "Show me my latest Prowlo opportunities"
No API key needed
The connector UI uses OAuth2 — your credentials are handled securely through the browser login. No API key to copy or config file to edit.
Option B: Manual JSON Config
If you prefer to edit the config file directly, or are on an older version of Claude Desktop that doesn't have the connector UI, use this method instead. You'll need an API key.
Get your API key
Open Settings → API Keys in your Prowlo dashboard.
- →Click "Generate Key"
- →Give it a descriptive name like "Claude Desktop"
- →Copy the key immediately—it will only be shown once
Open Claude Desktop settings
The location depends on your operating system:
macOS:
Claude menu → Settings → Developer → Edit Config
Windows:
File → Settings → Developer → Edit Config
This will open your claude_desktop_config.json file in your editor.
Add the Prowlo MCP configuration
If the file is empty or new, paste this configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"prowlo": {
"url": "https://api.prowlo.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer prowlo_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}If you already have other MCP servers configured, add the "prowlo" object inside the existing mcpServers object.
Important
Replace prowlo_your_key_here with your actual API key from Step 1.
Restart Claude Desktop
Save your changes and completely quit Claude Desktop. Reopen the app—MCP connections are loaded at startup.
Test the connection
In Claude, look for a hammer icon (🔨) in the chat input area. Click it to see available tools—you should see "prowlo" listed.
Try asking: "Show me my latest Prowlo opportunities"
Claude will use the Prowlo MCP tools to fetch your real data from the dashboard.
Verify It Works
Look for these signs that your setup is successful:
- ✓Hammer icon (🔨) appears in Claude's chat input
- ✓"prowlo" appears when you click the tool selector
- ✓Claude can fetch your opportunities without errors
Troubleshooting
Having issues? Here are common problems and solutions:
Prowlo doesn't appear in tool list
- • Completely quit and reopen Claude Desktop (not just reload)
- • Check your JSON syntax using a JSON validator
- • Verify the config file is in the correct location for your OS
Invalid API key error
- • Double-check the key matches exactly what you copied from Settings
- • Make sure the key hasn't been revoked in your dashboard
- • Generate a new key if needed and update the config
Connection failed error
- • 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
Next Steps
Now that Prowlo is connected to Claude Desktop, you can:
- →Browse opportunities and get context-aware reply drafts using your product profile
- →Manage your tracked keywords — list, add, pause, or delete them conversationally
- →Review subreddit moderation patterns and community norms before engaging
- →Submit reply drafts that appear in your Prowlo dashboard for final review