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The fastest way to get started. Works with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and other MCP clients.
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Install the CLI

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

Login with your API key

datagen login
This 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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CLI Commands Reference

CommandDescription
datagen loginSave API key to shell profile
datagen mcpConfigure MCP in Claude/Codex/Gemini
datagen startCreate project config
datagen buildGenerate FastAPI boilerplate
datagen deploy railwayDeploy to Railway

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Method 2: Direct Connect (Claude Pro/Max)

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

  • Go to claude.ai and sign in
  • Click your profile icon → 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 3: Manual Configuration

For Claude Desktop users who prefer manual setup.
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Open Claude Desktop Settings

  • Install and Launch Claude Desktop
  • Click the Settings icon → Developer → Edit Config
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Add Configuration

Copy and paste this configuration 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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Alternative Clients

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Claude Code CLI

# Add DataGen MCP Server
claude mcp add --transport http datagen https://mcp.datagen.dev/mcp

# Verify Installation
claude mcp list

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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” or “What tools do you have access to?”You should see tools like:
  • executeCode - Run Python code with MCP integrations
  • searchTools - Discover available automation tools
  • addRemoteMcpServer - Connect external services
  • deployCode - Deploy custom tools as APIs

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Troubleshooting

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

Need help? We’re here to assist:

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What’s Next?

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