Connect your AI

Three paths depending on where your AI runs: desktop apps are configured automatically, web AIs connect through the encrypted Cloud Relay, and any other MCP client can attach manually.

Desktop apps — automatic

These are detected and configured when you install LMCP; just restart the app once: Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Zed.

  • Claude Desktop — tools appear under the 🔨 icon.
  • Cursor — tools only show in Agent mode (⌘I → mode selector).
  • VS Code — Copilot chat in Agent mode, MCP enabled in settings.

Web AIs — Cloud Relay

ChatGPT, Claude.ai, Grok and Perplexity run in the cloud and can’t reach localhost. The opt-in Cloud Relay creates an encrypted tunnel from your Mac so they can call your tools — data always comes from your device and is never stored. Enable it in the menu bar app (Settings → Connect), then follow the per-client guide:

Any other MCP client — manual

Add a stdio MCP server with the command npx local-mcp — a thin proxy that connects to the LMCP app running on your Mac:

  • Raycast — “Manage MCP Servers” command.
  • Warp — Settings → AI → Manage MCP servers.
  • Anything else that speaks MCP: same command.

Verify it works

Ask your AI: “What’s on my calendar today?” If tools don’t appear, restart the AI client once and check Troubleshooting.