Claude.ai (Web) Setup

Connect Claude.ai web interface to Civic Nexus

Claude.ai web interface supports direct MCP server connections. You’ll need a Claude Pro or Team plan to access MCP connectors.

Prerequisites

Claude Pro/Team Plan

MCP connectors require a paid Claude subscription

Civic Account

Create a free account on nexus.civic.com

Step 1: Copy the MCP URL

1. Visit nexus.civic.com

   Open nexus.civic.com and sign in with your Civic account.

2. Select your tools

   Browse and select the MCP servers you want to connect (GitHub, Slack, Dropbox, etc.)

3. Copy the MCP URL

   Copy this URL: https://nexus.civic.com/hub/mcp

   

Step 2: Add MCP Server in Claude.ai

1. Open Claude.ai Settings

   1. Go to claude.ai in your web browser
   2. Click on Settings (usually in the bottom left or profile menu)
   3. Navigate to Connectors

   
2. Add Custom Connector

   1. Click “Add Custom Connector”
   2. Enter a name: “Civic Nexus”
   3. In “Remote MCP server URL” field, paste: https://nexus.civic.com/hub/mcp
   4. Click “Add” to confirm

   
3. Connect and Authenticate

   1. The connector will appear in your list with a “Connect” button
   2. Click “Connect” to begin authentication
   3. Follow on-screen instructions to authorize access to your selected services
   4. Return to Settings > Connectors to verify it shows as “Connected”

   

Step 3: Test Your Connection

Try these commands to verify everything is working:

"What MCP servers are available?"
"Check my GitHub repositories"  
"What's in my Dropbox?"
"Show recent Slack messages"

Managing Your Tools

Adding More Tools

You can add new tools directly in your Claude.ai chat:

"Connect me to GitHub"
"Add Slack to my available tools"  
"I need access to Dropbox"
"Show me what tools are available to connect"

Claude will handle the connection process and guide you through any required authentication steps.

Removing Tools

To disconnect from specific tools, just ask in chat:

"Disconnect from Slack"
"Remove GitHub from my tools"
"What tools do I currently have connected?"
"Stop my access to Dropbox"

Managing the Entire Connector

To remove the Civic Nexus connector completely:

1. Access connectors

   Go to Settings > Connectors in Claude.ai

2. Remove connector

   1. Find “Civic Nexus” in your connectors list
   2. Click Remove or Delete next to the connector
   3. Confirm the removal when prompted
3. Clean up (optional)

   Visit nexus.civic.com to revoke service authorizations if you no longer want Civic to have access

Common Questions

Do I need a paid Claude plan?

Yes, MCP connectors are only available on Claude Pro and Team plans. The free plan doesn’t support external integrations.

What if authentication fails?

• Make sure you’re signed into the correct accounts for your connected services
• Try removing and re-adding the connector with a fresh URL from nexus.civic.com
• Check our troubleshooting guide for more solutions

Can I use multiple connectors?

Yes! You can add multiple MCP connectors from different providers. Each will appear separately in your connectors list.

What happens to my data?

Data flows directly between Claude.ai and your connected services through Civic Nexus. See our security details for more information.

Need Help?

Troubleshooting Guide

Solutions for common connection issues

Browse All Servers

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Security Details

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