Claude Desktop Integration Guide

This guide explains how to configure Claude Desktop to use the TomTom MCP Server for location-based queries.

Prerequisites

• Claude Desktop installed (latest version recommended)
• Node.js 22+ ( not required for claude extension)
• A valid TomTom API key

Setup

Option 1: Install via .dxt Extension (Recommended)

1. ⬇️ Download TomTom MCP Extension

2. Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Extensions

3. Drag the .dxt file into the window and click Install

4. When prompted, enter your TomTom API Key

5. Once installed, Click enable, Claude can use the following tools from the TomTom MCP Extension.

This method does not require Node.js, as Claude ships with a built-in runtime.

Option 2: Manual JSON Configuration

1. Add the following configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:

   Copy{ "mcpServers": { "tomtom-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@tomtom-org/tomtom-mcp@latest"], "env": { "TOMTOM_API_KEY": "<your_API_KEY>" } } } }

   1{
   2  "mcpServers": {
   3     "tomtom-mcp": {
   4        "command": "npx",
   5        "args": ["-y", "@tomtom-org/tomtom-mcp@latest"],
   6        "env": {
   7           "TOMTOM_API_KEY": "<your_API_KEY>"
   8        }
   9     }
   10  }
   11}

2. Restart Claude Desktop. You'll see the TomTom MCP tools in the Claude Desktop tools menu.

Test It

Ask Claude a question like:

"What’s the reachable range from Amsterdam within 30 minutes by car?"

If configured correctly, the MCP server will fetch results from TomTom APIs.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure TOMTOM_API_KEY is valid and active.
• Check that the MCP server is accessible locally.