# Claude Desktop

Claude Desktop can use either stdio or streamable HTTP.

## Stdio

Start from `docs/examples/clients/claude-desktop.json`.

## HTTP

If you want a local bridge, start the server first:

```bash
kicad-mcp-pro --transport http
```

Then point the client at `http://127.0.0.1:3334/mcp`, or at your custom port if you override `KICAD_MCP_PORT`. If you want the same port convention as KiCad Studio, use `27185`.
