Claude Desktop is the standalone desktop application for Claude. It has native MCP support with OAuth, making it one of the easiest ways to use Flyweel’s AI tools. This also works in Claude on the web.

Quick Setup (OAuth)Link to this section

The fastest way to connect. No API key or config file needed — you sign in to Flyweel in your browser and approve access.

Open Connector Settings

In Claude, go to Settings → Connectors.

Add a Custom Connector

Click Add custom connector and paste the Flyweel server URL:

https://api.flyweel.co/functions/v1/mcp-server/mcp

Then click Add.

Connect and Approve

Click Connect next to the Flyweel connector. Your browser opens to sign in to Flyweel and approve access. Once approved, you’re connected.

Test It

Ask Claude:

What Google Ads accounts do I have connected to Flyweel?

If you see your accounts listed, you’re connected!

TroubleshootingLink to this section

”Authentication Error”Link to this section

Your Flyweel connection expired or was revoked.

Fix: In Claude, go to Settings → Connectors, click Connect on the Flyweel connector, and approve access again.

”No accounts found”Link to this section

You haven’t connected ad accounts to Flyweel yet.

Fix: Go to Settings → Connections in Flyweel and connect your Google Ads or Meta Ads.

Claude doesn’t see FlyweelLink to this section

The Flyweel connector didn’t finish connecting.

Fix:

Open Settings → Connectors and confirm the Flyweel connector shows as connected
If not, click Connect and approve access again
Fully restart Claude Desktop (quit and reopen, not just close the window)

Claude Desktop