---
title: "Configuration Examples"
slug: "aia-mcp-configuration-examples"
description: "Connect your AI agent to Kentik using Claude Desktop or custom MCP-compatible clients. Follow our guide for seamless integration and configuration."
updated: 2026-09-17T13:40:50Z
published: 2026-09-17T13:40:50Z
canonical: "kb.kentik.com/aia-mcp-configuration-examples"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Configuration Examples

Once you have your Kentik API credentials, you are ready to wire up your AI agent to the [**Kentik AI Advisor MCP Server**](/v1/docs/ai-advisor-mcp-server).

Choose your preferred environment below to get connected:

## **Claude Desktop**

Claude Desktop supports MCP servers on both free and paid plans through manual JSON configuration.

### **Configuration File Location**

- **macOS**: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
- **Windows**: `%APPDATA%\\Claude\\claude_desktop_config.json`

**Quick Access**: Claude Desktop menu → Settings → Developer → Edit Config

### **Configuration**

Add the following to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kentik-ai-advisor": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://api.kentik.com/mcp",
        "--header",
        "X-CH-Auth-Email: ${KENTIK_API_EMAIL}",
        "--header",
        "X-CH-Auth-API-Token: ${KENTIK_API_TOKEN}"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KENTIK_API_EMAIL": "your-email-here",
        "KENTIK_API_TOKEN": "your-api-token-here"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

**After Configuration**:

1. Restart Claude Desktop.
2. Open Settings to verify the MCP server is connected.
3. Start asking questions - remember to mention "Kentik" in your prompts.

## **GitHub Copilot / VS Code**

For [**VS Code with GitHub Copilot**](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/customization/mcp-servers) or other MCP extensions:

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "kentik-ai-advisor": {
      "url": "https://api.kentik.com/mcp",
      "type": "http",
      "headers": {
        "X-CH-Auth-Email": "your-email-here",
        "X-CH-Auth-API-Token": "your-api-token-here"
      }
    }
  },
  "inputs": []
}
```

## **Custom Applications**

For custom integrations, use any MCP-compatible client library. The server supports:

- **Protocol**: MCP over HTTP (Streamable HTTP transport)
- **Port**: Standard HTTPS (443)
- **Format**: JSON-RPC 2.0 (see [**MCP Payload Reference**](/v1/docs/aia-mcp-payload))
- **Tools**: See [**MCP Tools Reference**](/v1/docs/aia-mcp-tools)

Having an issue? See our [**Troubleshooting**](/v1/docs/aia-mcp-troubleshooting) guide for connecting to the AI Advisor MCP Server.

## Related

- [AI Advisor MCP Server](/ai-advisor-mcp-server.md)