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Claude MCP Integration Guide (Non-Desktop)

This guide explains how to integrate the Monta Partner API with Claude using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server-sent events endpoint.

Note: The MCP SSE endpoint is implemented and ready at /mcp/sse. However, Claude's web interface may not yet fully support custom MCP servers via SSE. This feature may require Claude to explicitly add support for external MCP servers.

Overview

Claude supports MCP (Model Context Protocol) for connecting to external tools. While Claude Desktop uses direct MCP connections, web-based Claude can connect to MCP servers via SSE (Server-Sent Events).

Quick Start

1. Get Monta API Credentials

You'll need:

• Client ID: Your Monta API client ID
• Client Secret: Your Monta API client secret

Get these from the Monta Partner Portal.

2. Connect to MCP Server

The MCP server is available at:

https://partner-api-mcp.monta.app/mcp/sse

3. Authentication

When adding the MCP server in Claude:

1. Enter the server URL: https://partner-api-mcp.monta.app/mcp/sse
2. Click on Advanced Settings
3. Configure authentication:
   • Client ID: Enter your Monta API client ID
   • Client Secret: Enter your Monta API client secret

The credentials are securely transmitted to the MCP server during connection setup.

Using MCP in Claude

Connection Issues

If Claude can't connect to the MCP server:

1. Verify the server URL is correct: https://partner-api-mcp.monta.app/mcp/sse
2. Check that your credentials are valid
3. Ensure you're using Client ID as username and Client Secret as password

Authentication Errors

• 401 Unauthorized: Check your credentials
• 403 Forbidden: Your account may not have access to the requested resource
• 429 Too Many Requests: You've hit the rate limit, wait a moment

Tool Errors

If a tool fails:

• Check the error message for specific details
• Verify the IDs (team, charge point, etc.) are correct
• Ensure you have permission for the requested operation

Best Practices

1. Be Specific: Include IDs when you know them

   • Good: "Start charging at charge point 12345"
   • Less specific: "Start charging at the main office"

2. Check Status First: Before starting operations

   • "What's the status of charge point 12345?"
   • Then: "Start charging at charge point 12345"

3. Use Filters: To reduce data and improve performance

   • "Show only available charge points"
   • "List charges from the last 24 hours"

Security Notes

• Never share your Monta API credentials
• The MCP connection is encrypted via HTTPS
• Each session requires authentication
• Credentials are not stored by the MCP server

Getting Help

• API Documentation: Monta Partner API Docs
• MCP Protocol: MCP Documentation
• Support: Contact Monta support for API issues

Differences from Claude Desktop

This guide is for web-based Claude. Claude Desktop users should refer to the Claude Desktop Guide which uses direct MCP connections instead of SSE.