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

# Other MCP Clients

> Connect the Semust MCP Server to any MCP-compatible client

## Generic MCP Configuration

Any client that supports the [Model Context Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) can connect to the Semust MCP Server. The standard configuration pattern is:

```json theme={null}
{
  "command": "python",
  "args": ["/path/to/semust_mcp.py"],
  "env": {
    "SEMUST_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here",
    "SEMUST_BASE_URL": "https://api.semust.com/v1/mcp"
  }
}
```

## Configuration Parameters

| Parameter             | Value                           | Description                                          |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| `command`             | `python`                        | The Python executable (use full path if not in PATH) |
| `args`                | `["/path/to/semust_mcp.py"]`    | Path to the MCP server script                        |
| `env.SEMUST_API_KEY`  | Your API key                    | Required for authentication                          |
| `env.SEMUST_BASE_URL` | `https://api.semust.com/v1/mcp` | API endpoint (optional, this is the default)         |

## Compatible Clients

The Semust MCP Server works with any MCP-compatible client, including:

* **Claude Desktop** — [Setup Guide](/mcp/setup/claude-desktop)
* **Cursor** — [Setup Guide](/mcp/setup/cursor)
* **Claude Code** — CLI-based AI coding assistant
* **Windsurf** — AI-powered code editor
* **Any MCP-compatible tool** — Using the standard configuration above

## Manual Server Startup

For clients that require a running server rather than launching it automatically:

```bash theme={null}
SEMUST_API_KEY=your_key python semust_mcp.py
```

Or on Windows PowerShell:

```powershell theme={null}
$env:SEMUST_API_KEY="your_key"
python semust_mcp.py
```

<Info>
  The server communicates over **stdio** (standard input/output), which is the default MCP transport. No network ports are opened.
</Info>