Fenceline

Connect Claude Desktop

Let Claude access your Fenceline data directly. Takes about 5 minutes.

Get Your API Key

You'll need an API key with MCP access. Go to your Fenceline dashboard:

Navigate to Settings → API Access
Create a new API key or use an existing one
Make sure it has the mcp:tools scope

Don't have an API key? Contact your team admin to create one.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

In Claude Desktop:

Open Settings (gear icon or ⌘,)
Go to Developer → Model Context Protocol
Click Edit Config to open the configuration file

Add the Configuration

Add this to your Claude Desktop config file. Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual API key:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fenceline-mcp": {
      "url": "https://fenceline-mcp.fly.dev/mcp/sse",
      "sse": true,
      "supportsStreaming": true,
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

If you already have other MCP servers configured, add the fenceline-mcp object inside your existing mcpServers.

Restart Claude Desktop

Quit Claude Desktop completely and reopen it. The MCP connection should now be active.

You can verify it's working by asking Claude something like:

"What materials do we have in the catalog?"

What You Can Ask Claude

Once connected, Claude can search and query your Fenceline data:

"Find all vinyl fence materials under $40/ft"

"What permit do I need for a 6ft fence at 123 Main St?"

"Look up the Johnson project details"

"Search for projects in the West Palm area"

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Your Data Stays Secure

Your API key only grants access to your contractor account data. Claude can't see other contractors' information. All requests are logged and rate-limited.

Troubleshooting

Claude says it can't find the tools

Make sure you've restarted Claude Desktop after adding the config. Check that your API key has the correct MCP scopes.

Getting "unauthorized" errors

Double-check your API key is correct and hasn't been revoked. API keys are case-sensitive.

Need more help?

Contact our support team and we'll help you get connected.

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