Claude Code Setup

Claude Code supports MCP servers natively. This guide covers adding RocketReach as an MCP server in Claude Code.

Add the server

Run the following command in your terminal:

claude mcp add rocketreach https://mcp.rocketreach.co/mcp

This registers the RocketReach MCP server under the name rocketreach in your Claude Code configuration.

Authorize

On the first tool call that requires RocketReach, Claude Code will open a browser window to the RocketReach OAuth consent screen. Log in with your RocketReach credentials and approve access. Claude Code stores the token automatically — you will not be prompted again unless the token expires or you revoke access.

Verify

claude "Check my RocketReach account status"

Claude calls the account tool and returns your plan, credit balances, and rate-limit state. If authorization succeeded, you will see your account details in the response.

Using RocketReach tools in a session

Once connected, you can ask Claude to use RocketReach directly in conversation:

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How many API credits do I have left?

Claude selects the appropriate tool (person_search, company_search, or account) and calls it on your behalf. Tool calls and their results are visible in the session output.

Configuration file

The claude mcp add command writes to ~/.claude.json. You can also edit it directly:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rocketreach": {
      "url": "https://mcp.rocketreach.co/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Removing the server

claude mcp remove rocketreach

Troubleshooting

401 errors after a period of inactivity — the access token has expired. Re-run claude mcp add rocketreach https://mcp.rocketreach.co/mcp or delete the stored token and re-authorize.

Tool not found — confirm the server is listed in claude mcp list. If it is missing, re-run the claude mcp add command.

Rate limit (429) — check your current limits with claude "Check my RocketReach rate limits" and wait for the window to reset.