> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.standards.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Claude Code

Connect your Standards MCP server to Claude Code for brand-aware coding assistance in your terminal.

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## Connect

<Steps>
  <Step title="Copy your MCP server link">
    From the AI settings page in Standards, copy the MCP server link from the **MCP** card.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the MCP server">
    Run the following command in your terminal, replacing `YOUR_MCP_LINK` with the link you copied:

    ```bash theme={null}
    claude mcp add --transport http standards "YOUR_MCP_LINK"
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the connection">
    Start a new Claude Code session. The Standards MCP server will be available as a tool.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Usage

Once connected, Claude Code can reference your brand guidelines while writing code. This is useful for:

* Generating CSS with your exact brand colors and typography values
* Building components that follow your design system specifications
* Writing copy or content that matches your brand voice
* Reviewing code for brand consistency

Ask questions like:

* *"Create a CSS variables file using our brand colors."*
* *"Build a React component for our primary button following the brand guidelines."*
* *"What font families and weights does our brand use?"*