Alternative Setup Methods

Set up DataGen with CLI, Direct Connect, Claude Desktop, or Cursor

Using Claude Code? The fastest path is the DataGen Plugin — it handles authentication, MCP configuration, CLI, and SDK setup automatically.

Method 1: Direct Connect (Claude Pro/Max)

Connect directly from Claude’s web interface without installing anything.

1. Open Claude Settings

   • Go to claude.ai and sign in
   • Click your profile icon then Settings
   • Navigate to Connectors in the sidebar
2. Add DataGen Connector

   • Scroll to the bottom and click “Add custom connector”
   • Enter the MCP Name: DataGen
   • Enter the MCP server URL: https://mcp.datagen.dev/mcp
   • Click “Add” to complete the connection
3. Ready to Use

   DataGen tools are now available in Claude web, mobile, and desktop.

Works on Claude web interface, mobile apps, and Claude Desktop for Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise subscribers.

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Method 2: DataGen CLI

Works with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and other MCP clients.

1. Install the CLI

   curl -fsSL https://cli.datagen.dev/install.sh | sh
   
2. Login

   datagen login
   

   This opens a browser for OAuth and saves your API key to your shell profile.

3. Configure MCP

   datagen mcp
   

   Follow the prompts to configure Claude Code, Claude Desktop, or other clients.

Don’t have an API key? Sign up at datagen.dev to get one.

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Method 3: Manual Configuration (Claude Desktop)

1. Open Claude Desktop Settings

   • Install and Launch Claude Desktop
   • Click the Settings icon -> Developer -> Edit Config
2. Add Configuration

   Copy and paste this into your Claude Desktop config:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "datagen": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": [
           "mcp-remote",
           "https://mcp.datagen.dev/mcp"
         ]
       }
     }
   }
   
3. Restart

   Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new MCP connection.

Requires Node.js/npm installed on your system for the npx command.

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Method 4: Claude Code CLI

claude mcp add --transport http datagen https://mcp.datagen.dev/mcp
claude mcp list

Method 5: Cursor IDE

1. Open Cursor and go to MCP settings
2. Choose Type: “Command”
3. In the Command field, enter:
   npx mcp-remote https://mcp.datagen.dev/mcp
   

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Verify Your Connection

Test your connection in any Claude interface:

Test Connection

Ask Claude: “List all available DataGen tools”

You should see tools like executeCode, searchTools, addRemoteMcpServer, and createCustomTool.

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Troubleshooting

DataGen tools not showing up

1. Verify your JSON configuration is valid (use a JSON validator)
2. Ensure you restarted Claude Desktop after adding the config
3. Check that npx is installed and accessible in your terminal
4. Try running datagen mcp again to reconfigure

Connection timeout errors

1. Check your internet connection
2. Verify the URL: https://mcp.datagen.dev/mcp
3. If behind a corporate firewall, contact your IT team about MCP access

Authentication issues

1. Verify your API key is correct: datagen login
2. Some tools require OAuth authentication — use addRemoteMcpServer to connect external services

CLI installation failed

1. Ensure you have curl installed: which curl
2. Try running with sudo: sudo sh -c "$(curl -fsSL https://cli.datagen.dev/install.sh)"
3. Manual install: Download from GitHub releases

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