Install in Claude Desktop

Claude connects to Hoist as a remote custom connector, added from Claude’s settings. This is the current path for the hosted Hoist MCP server — no local config file is required.

Config

connector values

Name:  Hoist
URL:   https://mcp.assets.hoistai.com/mcp

Steps

1. Open Settings → Connectors.
2. Choose Add custom connector.
3. Name the connector Hoist, paste the Hoist remote MCP URL (https://mcp.assets.hoistai.com/mcp), and save.
4. Approve OAuth the first time Claude asks to use a Hoist tool.

The legacy claude_desktop_config.json mcpServers entry still works for older desktop builds, but the remote-connector path above is preferred for the hosted URL.

Smoke test

Ask: “Use Hoist to look up ABN 11 695 718 659 and tell me the registered business name.” Claude should call abn_lookup.

Troubleshooting

• If the OAuth window does not open, check your default browser and pop-up settings.
• If tools do not appear after install, restart Claude Desktop completely.
• If calls return 403, re-approve OAuth because the cached token may have expired or had scopes revoked.