Claude Desktop Setup

Step 1: Open MCP settings

In Claude Desktop, go to Settings > MCP or edit the config file directly:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Step 2: Add the server

Add the Varolio MCP server config for your region:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "varolio": {
      "url": "https://mcp.varolio.io/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Save the file and restart Claude Desktop.

Step 3: Authenticate

Claude Desktop will detect the new server and open your browser:

1. Log in with your Varolio credentials
2. Select your workspace
3. Click Allow
4. Return to Claude Desktop

You should see Varolio tools listed in the tools panel.

Step 4: Use tools

Start a conversation and ask about your workspace data:

• "Search for open cases about shipping delays"
• "Show me the latest threads in my inbox"
• "Get details for case #1234"

Claude will use the Varolio tools to fetch and present your data.

Troubleshooting

Server not connecting: Make sure you restarted Claude Desktop after editing the config file.

Auth page not opening: Check that the URL matches your region exactly.

"No tools available": Your workspace admin needs to enable MCP tools in the admin panel.