> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.orbitagents.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to connect Claude

> Connect claude.ai and Claude Projects to Orbit via MCP.

Claude connects to Orbit natively via MCP. This is the most common integration and the fastest to set up.

## Steps

1. Go to [claude.ai](https://claude.ai) → **Settings → Integrations**
2. Click **Add MCP Server**
3. Paste your Orbit MCP URL (find it in **Settings → MCP** in your Orbit dashboard):
   ```
   https://app.orbitagents.xyz/api/public/mcp/[your-key]
   ```
4. Name it "Orbit" and save.
5. Start a new conversation — Claude connects to Orbit automatically at the start of the session.

## What happens

At the start of each session, Claude calls `orbit_heartbeat`, receiving your active decisions and approved knowledge. It files outputs to your Vault via `orbit_result` and logs progress via `orbit_event`. Everything appears on your dashboard in real time.

## Best for

Research sessions, writing, strategy work, outreach drafting — anything where you want Claude to remember what previous sessions figured out.

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