Tradebird is a remote MCP server. Connect it through Claude's Custom Connector flow.

Set the endpoint:

TRADEBIRD_MCP_URL="https://api.tradebird.ai/mcp"

Add the connector:

1. Open Claude Desktop.
2. Open Claude settings.
3. Open Connectors.
4. Choose Add custom connector.
5. Name the connector Tradebird.
6. Use ${TRADEBIRD_MCP_URL} as the connector URL.
7. Add the connector.
8. Review the Tradebird tools and permissions.

Try a prompt:

Use Tradebird to find packaging automation suppliers in Europe. Compare the strongest options and show the evidence from the marketplace.

Desktop config file

Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json is for local MCP servers that run on your computer through commands such as npx.

Tradebird does not require a local server or local file access. Use the Custom Connector flow for the hosted Tradebird MCP endpoint.