> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.intangible.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.intangible.ai/overview/intangible-mcp/connect-claude-desktop.md).

# Connect Claude Desktop

Connect Claude Desktop to Intangible's Model Context Protocol (MCP) server as a custom connector, then build 3D scenes from a chat.

Connect Claude Desktop to Intangible by adding Intangible's Model Context Protocol (MCP) server as a custom connector. Once connected, you build 3D scenes by typing a brief into a normal Claude chat. The server URL is `https://mcp.intangible.ai/mcp`.

## Before you connect Claude Desktop

You need an Intangible account and Claude Desktop. Sign up for Intangible at [studio.intangible.ai](https://studio.intangible.ai) if you don't have an account – see [Sign up and set up](/overview/get-started/sign-up-and-set-up.md). Install and sign in to Claude Desktop.

## Claude Desktop: add the Intangible connector

Add Intangible under Claude Desktop's connector settings.

1. In Claude Desktop, open **Settings › Connectors**. At the foot of the section, click **Add custom connector**.
2. Set the name to **Intangible** and the remote MCP server URL to `https://mcp.intangible.ai/mcp`.
3. Click **Connect** on the Intangible connector. Your browser opens; sign in to Intangible and approve access.

## Claude Desktop: enable Intangible in a chat

Turn Intangible on inside a Claude Desktop chat before you use it. In a new chat, open the tools menu (the sliders icon under the message box) and make sure **Intangible** is toggled on.

## Claude Desktop: verify the connection

Confirm the Intangible connection with a quick test. Keep a Studio tab open, then send this example brief:

> Create a new Intangible project and add a red cube to the scene.

Claude opens a Studio window in your browser and places the cube. If the cube appears, Claude Desktop is connected. Keep the Studio tab open while you work, because the agent edits your live scene. On larger scenes, asset search can leave the viewport empty for a few seconds before objects appear.

## Primary source

Anthropic documents custom connectors here: [Get started with custom connectors using remote MCP](https://support.claude.com/en/articles/11175166-get-started-with-custom-connectors-using-remote-mcp).

## Related

* [MCP (Model Context Protocol)](/overview/intangible-mcp.md)
* [What your agent can do](/overview/intangible-mcp/what-your-agent-can-do.md)
* [Troubleshooting and FAQ](/overview/intangible-mcp/troubleshooting-and-faq.md)

*Last updated 7 August 2026. Intangible's MCP server is in Beta; steps may change.*


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