# Claude Desktop API MCP

> Use this tool when you need to bypass limitations of the Professional Plan and access advanced features of the Claude API, such as custom system prompts and conversation management. It enables direct API access for Claude Desktop users, providing a server-based solution for enhanced functionality. Ideal for use cases requiring customized and managed conversations, this tool streamlines API interactions and unlocks premium features.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/mlobo2012-claude-desktop-api-use-via-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/mlobo2012-claude-desktop-api-use-via-mcp

## Description

A server that enables Claude Desktop users to access the Claude API directly, allowing them to bypass Professional Plan limitations and use advanced features like custom system prompts and conversation management.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.60
- **Verification tier:** unverified

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** ai-ml
- **Updated:** 2026-04-23

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/riytk7nmma)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/mlobo2012/Claude_Desktop_API_USE_VIA_MCP>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "mlobo2012-claude-desktop-api-use-via-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/mlobo2012-claude-desktop-api-use-via-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/mlobo2012-claude-desktop-api-use-via-mcp/pull`

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