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The Machines plugin for Claude gives you a hosted MCP connection with OAuth login, built-in account guidance, and a local CLI fallback — all without manual configuration.

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Prerequisites

  • A Machines account with identity verification complete
  • Claude desktop or web app

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Install the plugin

1

Add the Machines MCP server in Claude

Open Claude settings, go to MCP, and add a new integration. Paste this URL:
https://mcp.machines.cash/claude
2

Connect and authorize

Start the connect flow, sign in on the Machines page, and approve access.
3

Verify it works

Ask Claude: show my balance

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Manual fallback

If the plugin is not visible yet, use the CLI to configure the MCP connection manually: 
npm i -g @machines-cash/cli
machines mcp install --host claude
machines mcp auth login
Or as a one-off: 
npx machines-cash@latest mcp install --host claude
npx machines-cash@latest mcp auth login

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Notes

  • Claude may still guide you to the local CLI for login or KYC browser handoff
  • For the full terminal workflow, see Machines CLI

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Example prompts

  • show my balance
  • list my active cards
  • search apple airpods pro on amazon
  • buy these apple airpods pro on amazon using my default card
  • check the status of my latest purchase

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Troubleshooting

ProblemFix
Plugin not listedUse the manual fallback above
Connect flow failedRemove the Machines plugin and install it again
Still failing after reconnectSee MCP Setup for generic troubleshooting

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Next steps