The way to get started using the Recast MCP will depend on your specific LLM setup. The MCP server is hosted at https://mcp.getrecast.com/mcp.
For more details about what the Recast MCP does, see here.
The Recast MCP passes spend and performance data to the LLM provider you authorize. Once the data is passed, data privacy is governed by the provider's Terms of Service, not Recast’s.
The list on the right-hand sidebar contains the most common AI tools. If you don’t see your tool in the list, please let us know so that we can expand this list over time.
If you use Anthropic’s tools, the setup steps describe how to install the Claude plugin, which is a combination of the MCP and skill files that help Claude write code against our APIs. If you don’t use Claude, you can download the same skills from our API docs for the Forecaster, Optimizer, and Reporter.
ChatGPT Web UI, Free Version
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Click Settings Gear
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Click Apps
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Click Advanced Settings
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Enable Developer Mode
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Click “Create App”
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Name it “Recast”
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For connection add
https://mcp.getrecast.com/mcp -
Leave Authentication on Oauth
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Check the warning box about additional risk
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Sign in with Recast
Codex CLI
In your terminal, run:
codex mcp add recast --url <https://mcp.getrecast.com/mcp>
And then:
codex mcp login recast
This should kick off the Oauth authentication flow.
Older versions of Codex do not support adding MCPs this way
Claude Web UI, Free Version
The free version of Claude only allows 1 custom connector
Click the + below the chat, and click “Add Custom Connector”
Name it Recast and provide the URL https://mcp.getrecast.com/mcp
On the left-hand toolbar, click “Customize”→Connectors→Recast
Then Connect (will be asked to sign in)
Once signed in, “Always allow” all tools:
Gemini Web UI
The Gemini web UI does not support MCP servers at this time
Gemini CLI
Gemini CLI is being deprecated, but until then you can do
gemini mcp add --transport http recast https://mcp.getrecast.com/mcp
Antigravity CLI
Google does not seem to properly support MCPs in Antigravity. There may be workarounds, so if this is blocking you please reach out at support@getrecast.com
Claude Code CLI
To install the plugin (MCP and skill files for the API):
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Start a
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Run
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Tab over to “Marketplaces” and select “Add Marketplace”
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Type in
getrecast/recast-for-claude
When you attempt to use the MCP you will be prompted to go through the authorization flow and sign in to Recast.
Claude Desktop
We recommend installing the Recast plugin for use with Claude. This includes access to the MCP and the skill files for using the API. To do this, click “Customize” on your left-sidebar. Then click Plugins → Add → Add Marketplace
Then for the URL, use getrecast/recast-for-claude
Click Sync. Once synced, you should be able to authorize the MCP using your Recast credentials. You may want to adjust these tool permissions to “Always Allow” to reduce the number of times you’re asked to approve tool calls:
