Installation Guide

Connect to the Mind Reasoner MCP Server in minutes.
Prerequisites

Before you begin, get your API key from your Mind Reasoner dashboard. You’ll need this to authenticate your connection.

Quick Setup with Claude CLI

The fastest way to connect to the Mind Reasoner MCP Server:

1

Get Your API Key

Log in to your Mind Reasoner account and copy your API key from the dashboard. Keep it secure—treat it like a password.

2

Connect the Server

Run this command to connect Claude to Mind Reasoner:

$claude mcp add --transport http mind-reasoner \
> https://mcp.mindreasoner.com/mcp \
> --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual API key from Step 1.

3

Start Using It

Restart Claude Desktop. The Mind Reasoner tools are now available. Try asking: “Create a new mind called Sales Manager.”

You're Connected

You can now create minds, upload data, and run simulations directly from Claude. No installation, no servers to manage—just instant access to digital twin technology.


Setup for Other MCP Clients

If you’re using an MCP client other than Claude, add this configuration to your client’s settings:

MCP Client Configuration
1{
2 "mcpServers": {
3 "mind-reasoner": {
4 "url": "https://mcp.mindreasoner.com/mcp",
5 "transport": "http",
6 "headers": {
7 "Authorization": "Bearer {{API_KEY}}"
8 }
9 }
10 }
11}

Refer to your MCP client’s documentation for the specific configuration file location.


Verifying Your Connection

After connecting, verify everything is working:

Check Server Registration

$claude mcp list

You should see mind-reasoner in the list of connected servers.

Test Your First Command

Ask: “What Mind Reasoner MCP tools do you have access to?”

Mind Reasoner should respond with a list of the eight available tools: get_all_minds, search_minds, create_mind, get_signed_upload_url, upload_file_to_signed_url, create_snapshot, get_snapshot_status, and simulate.


Optional: Connect to Gong, Fathom, or Fireflies

Already using conversation intelligence platforms? Connect them to access your existing transcript repositories without manual file uploads.

Completely Optional

Integrations are entirely optional. The MCP server works perfectly with just your Mind Reasoner API key. Only configure integrations if you want to pull transcripts directly from these platforms.

Choose Your Integration Approach

You can connect to these platforms in two ways:

Option 1: Use Our MCP Server Integrations (Recommended for simplicity)

  • Add integration credentials to the MCP server configuration
  • Access transcripts through the same AI conversation interface
  • No additional code or setup required
  • Works seamlessly with Mind Reasoner workflows

Option 2: Integrate Directly in Your Own Workflows

  • Use Gong, Fathom, or Fireflies APIs independently
  • Full control over data processing and workflows
  • Combine with Mind Reasoner API as needed
  • Better for custom integrations or specialized workflows

For detailed setup instructions and credential management:

Each guide covers:

  • How to obtain API credentials from the platform
  • Configuration for both hosted and self-hosted deployments
  • Authentication testing and troubleshooting
  • Links to official API documentation for direct integration
Seamless Experience

When configured, integration tools appear automatically alongside Mind Reasoner tools. Simply ask: “Show me my last 5 Gong calls” or “Create a mind from my most recent Fathom meeting.”


Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

If Claude can’t connect to the MCP server:

Verify the server is registered:

$claude mcp list

Test the connection manually:

$curl -X POST https://mcp.mindreasoner.com/mcp \
> -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
> -H "Content-Type: application/json"

Authentication Errors

If you see “Unauthorized” or 401 errors:

  • Double-check your API key in the Mind Reasoner dashboard
  • Ensure the format is correct: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY (note the space)
  • Verify there are no extra spaces or typos
  • Try generating a new API key if the issue persists

Tools Not Appearing

If Mind Reasoner tools aren’t available:

  • Restart Claude Desktop or Claude Code after adding the server
  • Verify the server appears in claude mcp list
  • Check your configuration file syntax (must be valid JSON)
  • Try explicitly asking: “What MCP tools are available?”

Security Best Practices

Protect Your API Key

Your API key provides access to your Mind Reasoner account. Treat it like a password:

  • Never share your API key in messages or screenshots
  • Don’t commit API keys to version control
  • Use environment variables for configuration
  • Rotate your key periodically from the dashboard
  • If compromised, generate a new key immediately

What’s Next?

Now that you’re connected, explore what you can do:

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Learn the Tools

Explore the Tools Reference for detailed documentation of all eight MCP tools and their capabilities.

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See Examples

Check out Workflow Examples for complete use cases like sales training and customer service optimization.

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Try It Now

Try saying: “Create a mind for my customer service lead named Sarah, then guide me through uploading training data.”