This article explains how to connect external AI assistants to your ArcPrime patent data using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server.
π· The MCP Server settings page showing the organization selector, the server URL with copy button, and setup instruction sections for Claude Desktop, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI
Prerequisites
You have admin or settings access in your ArcPrime workspace.
You have an account with at least one supported AI assistant (Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, or Gemini).
Steps
Find Your MCP Server URL
Open Settings from the sidebar.
Select MCP Server from the settings menu.
If your account has access to multiple organizations, select the correct one from the Organization dropdown in the top-right corner.
Your unique server URL appears in the Server URL card. Click Copy to copy it to your clipboard.
Connect Claude Desktop
In Claude Desktop, open Settings and select Connectors.
Click Add custom connector.
Paste your ArcPrime MCP server URL.
Click Add. A browser window opens for you to log in with your ArcPrime credentials.
Connect Claude Code
Run the following command in your terminal, replacing the URL with your server URL from ArcPrime.
On first use, you are prompted to authenticate through your browser.
Connect GitHub Copilot
In VS Code, open the Command Palette.
Search for MCP: Add Server.
Select HTTP as the server type.
Paste your ArcPrime MCP server URL and enter arcprime as the server name.
Connect ChatGPT
In ChatGPT, open Settings and select Apps & Connectors.
Enable Developer Mode under Advanced settings if not already active.
Click Create, enter a name (e.g., "ArcPrime"), and paste your server URL.
Note: The MCP server is rate-limited to 10 requests per minute per workspace. If you exceed this limit, requests return a retry message.
Related Articles
AI Assistant Overview β Learn how ArcPrime's built-in AI assistant works
Patent Portfolio Overview β Explore your patent data that MCP makes accessible
Profile Settings β Update your account information and credentials
