The SQAI Suite MCP (Model Context Protocol) server acts as a centralized intelligence layer for your development environment. It connects your code, user stories, and test management tools into a single, real-time understanding of the system under development.
Added Value: A Context-Aware Bridge
By connecting the SQAI MCP to Claude Desktop, you create a direct link between Claude's reasoning capabilities and your broader project data:
Unified Intelligence: It connects code repositories, user stories, and documentation so Claude understands the relationship between different artifacts.
Automated Traceability: Easily perform tasks like automated test generation, impact analysis, or documentation creation directly within your chat session.
Continuous Updates: As you change your code or update a user story, the MCP enables you to keep the system model updated, ensuring Claude is never working with stale information.
1. Generate Your API Key
You need an authentication key to securely connect Claude Desktop to the SQAI Platform.
Log in to the SQAI Platform.
Go to the MCP Configuration page: app.sqai-suite.com/mcp.
Generate and copy your unique API Key.
2. Setup Instructions
Claude Desktop is configured via a global claude_desktop_config.json file.
2.1 Locate the Configuration File
You can open the configuration file directly through the Claude Desktop app or navigate to it manually.
Via the App:
Windows: Click the hamburger menu (≡) > File > Settings > Developer > Edit Config.
macOS: Click Claude in the menu bar > Settings > Developer > Edit Config.
Manual Path:
Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.jsonmacOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
2.2 Configuration Snippet
Paste the following into the mcpServers object in your configuration file. Replace your-SQAI-access-token with the API key you generated in Step 1.
JSON
{
"mcpServers": {
"SQAI-Suite": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-remote",
"https://api.sqai-suite.com/mcp",
"--header",
"Authorization:your-SQAI-access-token"
]
}
}
}3. How to Use
Restart Claude Desktop: After saving the JSON file, you must fully quit and restart the Claude Desktop application for the changes to take effect.
Verify the Connection: Look for a hammer icon or a tool indicator in the bottom-right corner of the chat input box. Clicking this will show the available SQAI tools.
Interact: Ask Claude to utilize your SQAI data.
Example: "Using the SQAI tools, look at my recent user stories and generate a test plan for the login feature."
Troubleshooting
Issue | Potential Cause | Solution |
Hammer icon not visible | App not restarted. | Fully quit Claude (check the system tray/menu bar) and restart it. |
Auth/Header Errors | Incorrect token format. | Ensure the header in your config is |
Connection failed | Node.js/npx not found. | Ensure Node.js is installed on your system. Run |
Logs and Debugging | Startup errors. | Check the logs at |
JSON Syntax Error | Broken config file. | Ensure your |