Install in Claude.ai
Claude.ai can connect to Hoist Assets through a custom connector when the account and workspace expose remote MCP connectors.
Config
Section titled “Config”Name: Hoist AssetsMCP URL: https://mcp.assets.hoistai.com/mcpTrust: I trust this application- Sign in at
https://claude.ai. - Open Customize -> Connectors -> + -> Add custom connector.
- Paste the Hoist Assets MCP URL.
- Approve the OAuth scopes when Claude opens the approval flow.
- Pin Hoist Assets in the tool picker for repeated use.
Smoke test
Section titled “Smoke test”Prompt: “Hoist, look up ABN 11695718659.” The connector should execute abn_lookup.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- If the connector form is missing, check workspace plan and admin settings.
- If tools do not appear after install, refresh the browser and start a new conversation.
- If calls return
403, re-approve OAuth. - Claude connects to remote MCP servers from Anthropic cloud infrastructure, not from your local browser. If authorization succeeds but tool calls fail, check that
https://mcp.assets.hoistai.com/mcpis reachable from Anthropic-hosted clients and retry the connector sign-in.