Claude Desktop is the standalone desktop application for Claude. It has native MCP support with OAuth, making it one of the easiest ways to use Gods’s AI tools. This also works in Claude on the web.
Quick Setup (OAuth)Link to this section
The fastest way to connect. No API key or config file needed — you sign in to Gods in your browser and approve access.
Open Connector Settings
In Claude, go to Settings → Connectors.
Add a Custom Connector
Click Add custom connector and paste the Gods server URL:
https://api.godads.io/functions/v1/mcp-server/mcpThen click Add.
Connect and Approve
Click Connect next to the Gods connector. Your browser opens to sign in to Gods and approve access. Once approved, you’re connected.
Test It
Ask Claude:
What Google Ads accounts do I have connected to Gods?If you see your accounts listed, you’re connected!
TroubleshootingLink to this section
”Authentication Error”Link to this section
Your Gods connection expired or was revoked.
Fix: In Claude, go to Settings → Connectors, click Connect on the Gods connector, and approve access again.
”No accounts found”Link to this section
You haven’t connected ad accounts to Gods yet.
Fix: Go to Settings → Connections in Gods and connect your Google Ads or Meta Ads.
Claude doesn’t see GodsLink to this section
The Gods connector didn’t finish connecting.
Fix:
- Open Settings → Connectors and confirm the Gods connector shows as connected
- If not, click Connect and approve access again
- Fully restart Claude Desktop (quit and reopen, not just close the window)