> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ingestlabs.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ingestlabs.com/mcp/using-ingest-labs-claude-plugin.md).

# Using Ingest Labs Claude Plugin

Add the **Ingest Labs** plugin in Claude Code to use Ingest Labs MCP with your production Ingest Labs account.

You can add the plugin from the **Claude Code UI** or from a **terminal**. Use either path.

### Prerequisites

1. Claude Code is installed.
2. You have an Ingest Labs account that can sign in to [console.ingestlabs.com](https://console.ingestlabs.com).

### Option A: Claude UI

#### Step 1: Open Plugins settings

Open **Settings**, go to **Plugins** and click **Add marketplace**.

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Choose **Add from a repository**.

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**Enter the repository and hit on "Enter" key**

```
ingestlabs/ingest-labs-mcp-plugin
```

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Confirm by clicking on **Sync button**

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Click on **+ button to install the plugin**

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Click on **Settings button**

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Click on **Ingest Labs plugin**

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Click on **Connectors tab** and click on **Install button**

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Click on **Connect button**

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#### Sign in

1. When Claude prompts for authentication, open the browser login.
2. Sign in with the same account you use on [console.ingestlabs.com](https://console.ingestlabs.com).
3. Return to Claude Code and wait for authentication to finish.

**Step result:** The Ingest Labs plugin is installed and connected for your signed-in account.

### Option B: Terminal

#### Step 1: Add the Ingest Labs marketplace

In a terminal, run:

```bash
claude plugin marketplace add ingestlabs/ingest-labs-mcp-plugin
```

#### Step 2: Install the plugin

```bash
claude plugin install ingestlabs@ingestlabs
```

#### Step 3: Restart and enable

1. Restart Claude Code, or run `/reload-plugins` inside Claude Code.
2. Enable the Ingest Labs plugin if Claude prompts you to enable it.

#### Step 4: Sign in

1. When Claude prompts for authentication, open the browser login.
2. Sign in with the same account you use on [console.ingestlabs.com](https://console.ingestlabs.com).
3. Return to Claude Code and wait for authentication to finish.

**Step result:** The Ingest Labs plugin is installed and connected for your signed-in account.


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