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Corcava MCP Quickstart: 5-Minute Setup and First Automated Workflow

Get your AI assistant connected to Corcava in 5 minutes. This quickstart covers the essentials: API key, configuration, verification, and three starter prompts to get you working immediately.

Step 1: Get Your API Key (1 minute)

  1. Log in to Corcava
  2. Go to Settings → Integrations
  3. Find the Public API section
  4. Click Add API Key
  5. Copy the key immediately (it's only shown once)

💡 Tip

Name your key descriptively (e.g., "Claude Desktop - MacBook") so you can manage multiple keys easily.

Step 2: Add MCP Server to Your Client (2 minutes)

Choose your AI assistant for specific instructions:

Claude Desktop

macOS, Windows, Linux

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AI code editor

Windsurf

AI coding assistant

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Open-source AI assistant

Universal Configuration

All clients need these settings:

Endpoint URL:

https://app.corcava.com/mcp

Authorization Header:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Important: Replace YOUR_API_KEY with the key you copied in Step 1.

For detailed, client-specific instructions, see our universal connection guide.

Step 3: Restart and Verify (1 minute)

  1. Save your configuration file (if editing a file)
  2. Completely restart your AI client (required for changes to take effect)
  3. Wait for the client to initialize

Verify Tools Are Available

Ask your AI assistant:

"What MCP tools are available from Corcava?"

You should see tools like list_tasks, create_task, start_time_tracking, etc.

Step 4: Try Three Starter Prompts (1 minute)

Now that everything is connected, try these prompts:

1. Weekly Plan

Prompt:

"What tasks are due this week in Corcava? Show me what's due, what's blocked, and what I should prioritize."

What happens: AI lists your tasks, identifies blockers, and suggests priorities.

2. Create Follow-Up Task

Prompt:

"Create a task to follow up with Acme Corp next week. Show me what you'll create before creating it."

What happens: AI shows you the task details, asks for confirmation, then creates it.

3. Start Time Tracking

Prompt:

"Start tracking time on the [task name] task"

What happens: AI finds the task and starts a timer in Corcava.

Troubleshooting

If something doesn't work:

Tools Not Showing Up?

  • Did you fully restart the client? (not just save the file)
  • Check your API key is correct
  • Verify the endpoint URL is exactly: https://app.corcava.com/mcp

Tools troubleshooting guide →

401 Unauthorized Error?

  • Check the Authorization header format: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY (with space)
  • Verify the API key is active in Corcava
  • Check for trailing whitespace when copying the key

401 troubleshooting guide →

Connection Failed?

  • Verify your internet connection
  • Check if https://app.corcava.com is accessible
  • Check firewall/proxy settings

Connection troubleshooting guide →

Next Steps

Now that you're set up, explore more:

Weekly Planning

Generate weekly plans from your tasks

Time Tracking

Start and stop timers automatically

Tools Reference

Complete reference for all MCP tools

Security Guide

Best practices for safe MCP usage

You're All Set!

Start using Corcava with your AI assistant today

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