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The Extole CLI can configure Claude Code as an MCP client in one command.

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Prerequisites

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Setup

Step 1: Run the setup command
This writes the Extole MCP server entry to your Claude Code settings (~/.claude/settings.json) automatically. Step 2: Start a new Claude Code session
The Extole tools will be available immediately. Step 3: Verify Ask about your programs in the chat:
“What programs are active right now?”
Or run /mcp to see the Extole server listed as connected.

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How it works

extole serve runs the CLI as an MCP stdio server. Claude Code spawns it per session and can call any CLI command as a tool. By default, Claude Code will prompt you to approve each tool call. To pre-approve all Extole tools:

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Removing the integration

Re-run claude to pick up the change.

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Troubleshooting

Extole not listed in /mcp — Run extole serve setup again, then start a new session. Auth errors — Run extole auth status to confirm your token is valid.