# Claude.ai

> Connect Alpha Ladder's MCP server to Claude.ai via the Connectors settings panel.

Claude.ai connects to Alpha Ladder over the hosted MCP server using OAuth 2.0 + PKCE. You do not need to install anything locally — just add the connector URL and authorize once.

**Requirement:** Claude Pro, Team, or Enterprise subscription.

## Setup

**1. Open the Connectors panel**

In Claude.ai, go to **Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector**.

**2. Enter the MCP URL**

```
https://www.alphaladder.hk/mcp
```

**3. Authorize**

Claude will redirect you to the Alpha Ladder OAuth consent page. Paste your Alpha Ladder API key (`sk-…`) and click **Allow**. You will be redirected back to Claude automatically.

That's it. The Alpha Ladder tools (`get_account_summary`, `execute_fiat_withdrawal`, and others depending on your account's permissions) are now available in all your Claude.ai conversations.

## Usage

You do not need to invoke tools by name. Ask naturally:

- "Show my Alpha Ladder account balance."
- "Deposit 1000 USD into my account."
- "What's my recent transaction history?"

Claude will call the appropriate tool and return a structured result.

## Notes

- **Token refresh** is handled automatically by Claude. Your session stays active for up to 30 days before re-authorization is needed.
- **Agent Skill** — the connector alone works, but for the best experience we recommend also installing the [Alpha Ladder Agent Skill](/developers/skill), which adds guided natural-language workflows on top of the tools.
- **Auth details:** see [Authentication — Hosted MCP (OAuth 2.0 + PKCE)](/developers/getting-started/authentication#hosted-mcp-oauth-20--pkce).