What you need

Use a Claude Desktop version with remote MCP support, or a claude.ai workspace and plan where custom connectors are enabled. Anthropic can change availability, plan requirements, and labels, so confirm the current compatibility details in its documentation.

Official compatibility caveat: if your Claude account does not show connectors or custom MCP servers, the feature may not be enabled for that plan or workspace. Do not infer support from an older UI screenshot.

Claude Desktop setup

Open Claude Desktop and use its current settings or developer area to open the MCP configuration editor. Menu names vary by release and operating system.
Add Zambo inside the mcpServers object:

{"mcpServers":{"zambo":{"url":"https://zambo.dev/mcp"}}}

Save the config and restart Claude Desktop if it asks you to.
Start a new conversation and enable Zambo when its tools appear.

Zambo is a remote HTTP endpoint, so the config above is the complete server entry. No local package or command is required.

claude.ai web setup

Open claude.ai settings or the workspace area currently used for connectors and integrations.
Add a custom remote MCP server, if your plan and workspace support it.
Enter https://zambo.dev/mcp and leave authentication blank.

Use Anthropic's current support documentation for exact plan eligibility and menu labels.

Anthropic Support ↗Anthropic Docs ↗

Verify and use

Ask Claude to list its available tools or perform a small task covered by Zambo. A completed tool call confirms the connection. If tools are missing, check the JSON, use the exact URL, restart the desktop app, or remove and re-add the connector.

Machine detail: MCP clients may begin with a default list; a client requesting the full catalog can receive the live catalog. Tool visibility depends on the client.

Usage and pricing

Free usage is 20 free calls per metered tool each day with no account. The verified Day Pass is $0.99 for 24 hours, paid in USDC on Base through day_pass_activate. The Zambo Pass is $29/month or $290/year; verified $ZAMBO holders pay $19/month.

View verified pricing Zambo MCP details

Quick FAQ

Does Claude need a local install?

No. Zambo is a remote HTTP endpoint; use the server URL in Claude's MCP configuration.

Who built and licensed Zambo?

Brennan Zambo built it solo. The project is MIT licensed.