Pabbly Connect MCP Server (Beta)

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server in Pabbly Connect allows you to seamlessly execute workflow actions using AI clients like Claude. This integration enables AI assistants to directly interact with your workflow steps, whether it's adding leads to a CRM, sending messages, drafting emails, or fetching data for analysis.

Setting Up an MCP Tool​

Step 1: Add Your Action to MCP Server

• Navigate to your desired action in the Pabbly Connect workflow
• Click the dropdown menu for the action and select "Add to MCP server"
• A popup window will appear to configure your MCP tool

Step 2: Configure Your MCP Tool

In the "Add MCP Tool" popup window:

• Enter a MCP Server Tool Name (Required)
  • Must start with alphabets.
  • Cannot contain spaces or special characters.
  • Maximum 64 characters.
  • Use kebab-case format (e.g., add-lead-to-crm or send-email-notification).
• Enter a MCP Tool Description (Required)
  • Provide a clear, concise explanation of what the tool does.
  • Must contain a minimum of 50 character.s
  • Be specific about the tool's functionality and purpose.
  • Click the Add button to create your MCP tool.
    
    
    

Step 3: Access Your MCP Server URL

After adding one or more tools:

• Go to https://connect.pabbly.com/v2/app/setting/mcp-server
• Locate your MCP Server URL.
• This URL is your secure connection key - do not share it publicly.

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Connecting Claude Desktop to Pabbly MCP Server​

Step 1: Prerequisite

• Make sure that node.js is installed on the computer.
• Check the node installation by running the following command -

• node -v
  
  //or
  
  node --version

Step 2: Update Claude Desktop Configuration

• Open Claude Desktop application.
• Navigate to the Developer Settings.
• Open the configuration file for editing.
• Add the following JSON configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pabblymcpserver": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "pabbly-mcp-remote",
        "YOUR_MCP_SERVER_URL"
      ]
    }
  }
}

• Replace YOUR_MCP_SERVER_URL with your actual MCP Server URL (e.g., https://connect.pabbly.com/mcp/your-unique-id/sse)

Step 3: Activate the Connection

• Save the configuration file.
• Restart the Claude Desktop application.
• Your Pabbly Connect tools should now appear in the Claude Desktop client.

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Using MCP Tools with Claude​

Once connected, you can -

• Interact with your tools using natural language.
• Provide necessary data as prompted by Claude.
• Execute workflow actions directly through the Claude interface.

Important

• Security: Your MCP Server URL functions like a password - keep it secure.
• URL Validity: Generating a new API token will invalidate your current MCP Server URL.
• Tool Naming: Choose clear, descriptive names for your tools to improve usability.
• Tool Description: Write detailed descriptions to help Claude understand each tool's purpose.
• Data Format: Ensure you provide data in the format expected by your workflow actions.

Troubleshooting

If your tools are not appearing in Claude Desktop -

• Verify your MCP Server URL is correct.
• Ensure the configuration file is properly formatted.
• Check that Claude Desktop has been restarted after configuration.
• Confirm your tools have been correctly added to the MCP server.

Bonus Tips

You can connect with multiple servers at the same time including multiple MCP server providers.
Example Claude Desktop Configuration -

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pabblymcpserver_1": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "pabbly-mcp-remote",
        "YOUR_MCP_SERVER_URL_1"
      ]
    },
    "pabblymcpserver_2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "pabbly-mcp-remote",
        "YOUR_MCP_SERVER_URL_2"
      ]
    },
    "pabblymcpserver_3": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "pabbly-mcp-remote",
        "YOUR_MCP_SERVER_URL_3"
      ]
    }
  }
}

• Replace YOUR_MCP_SERVER_URL with your actual MCP Server URL (e.g., https://connect.pabbly.com/mcp/your-unique-id/sse)