Do I need Claude Desktop?

Yes. Browser Claude does not load local MCP servers. Claude Desktop (free) on Mac or Windows is required for this integration.

What does npx install?

The first time you run the config, npx downloads the published @productmanagerhub/mcp-client package and runs it. No separate installer.

Where is my API key used?

Only in the MCP client environment on your machine. It is sent to ProductManagerHub over HTTPS when tools run.

Can I use a local dev server?

Yes — use the Local dev tab in the setup below with PMHUB_API_URL pointed at http://localhost:3000/api/mcp when your Next app is running.

Setup guide

Connect Claude Desktop to ProductManagerHub

Short path: create an account, copy the MCP snippet into your Claude config, restart Claude. Then ask real product questions and let tools search and compare frameworks from your library.

Claude Desktop installed
ProductManagerHub account + API key
Five minutes to paste config and restart

Step 1

Get your API key

Create an account, then grab your key from the dashboard. Takes about 60 seconds.

Get an API key

Step 2

Add this to your Claude Desktop config

Open your Claude Desktop config file and paste one of these. Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual key.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "productmanagerhub": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@productmanagerhub/mcp-client@1.0.3"],
      "env": {
        "PMHUB_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Step 3

Restart Claude Desktop and start asking

Once connected, Claude can search your PM framework library, compare methodologies, and surface relevant context — right inside your conversation. Here's what that looks like:

Example

You: We're debating whether to use OKRs or a product scorecard for our Q3 planning. What does PMHub say?

Searching ProductManagerHub for OKR vs scorecard frameworks... Found 4 relevant frameworks. Here's how they compare for your use case...

No additional software required beyond Claude Desktop. The npx command installs the MCP client automatically on first run. Works on Mac and Windows. Claude Desktop walkthrough · MCP checklist.

Common questions

Do I need Claude Desktop?: Yes. Browser Claude does not load local MCP servers. Claude Desktop (free) on Mac or Windows is required for this integration.
What does npx install?: The first time you run the config, npx downloads the published @productmanagerhub/mcp-client package and runs it. No separate installer.
Where is my API key used?: Only in the MCP client environment on your machine. It is sent to ProductManagerHub over HTTPS when tools run.
Can I use a local dev server?: Yes — use the Local dev tab in the setup below with PMHUB_API_URL pointed at http://localhost:3000/api/mcp when your Next app is running.

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