> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sidecardata.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sidecar MCP

> Connect the Sidecar MCP server to your AI IDE

## 1. Create a Token

1. In the Sidecar app, navigate to the **Users** tab.
2. Click the **Tokens** tab.
3. Click **Create Token**.
4. Enter a name for the token.
5. Set the expiration (1–365 days, or leave empty for no expiration).
6. Click **Create**.

<Warning>
  The token is only visible once. Copy it and store it in a safe place.
</Warning>

## 2. Connect to Your AI IDE

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Cursor">
    1. Click the **Add to Cursor** button in the Sidecar app. This will auto-fill the required parameters.
    2. Click **Install** in Cursor to complete the setup.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Claude Code">
    Run the following command in your terminal:

    ```bash theme={null}
    claude mcp add --transport http sidecar-mcp https://service-mcp.sidecardata.com/mcp \
      --header "Authorization: Bearer scp_mcp_rest_of_generated_token"
    ```

    Replace `scp_mcp_rest_of_generated_token` with the token you created in Step 1.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Other AI IDEs">
    Use the following details to manually configure the MCP server in your IDE:

    | Field             | Value                                     |
    | ----------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
    | **URL**           | `https://service-mcp.sidecardata.com/mcp` |
    | **Authorization** | `Bearer scp_mcp_rest_of_generated_token`  |

    Replace `scp_mcp_rest_of_generated_token` with the token you created in Step 1.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>