====Try MCP with Claude====

//Claude// from Anthropic is one of the only online platforms that lets you use [[welcome|MCP servers]] without custom code or paying for subscriptions, so it's our suggested platform for testing ARDIs MCP capabilities.

===Register for an Account===

If you haven't already, visit [[https://claude.ai]] and register for an account. Fortunately, free accounts allow you to connect to a single MCP server.

===Open Connectors===

In the sidebar on the left, open **Customize**.

From the sidebar again, choose the second option - **Connectors**.

Press the '+' button next to the Connectors title, and choose **Add Custom Connector**.

===Enter Server Details===

For the name, just call it "ARDI".

For the URL, enter **https://demo.optrix.com.au/mcp**.

Press 'Add'.

===Try Some Questions===

You're now connected to our Paint Line demo system, and can go back to asking questions.

You might need to know where to start. The Paint Line is a system that applies several layers of coating/pant to a strip of metal. There are a number of parts to the system (see [[https://demo.optrix.com.au/s/pl/network/view/asset?asset=155&depth=5|here]]), among them are //bridles//.

Bridles are used to help move the strip and keep it tightly tensioned. It's vital that they closely manage their speed.

Let's find out a bit about them.

Try asking...

**Tell me about Bridle 3**.

Let's dive a little deeper - why not try...

**How's the speed control on roller 2?**

===Found A Problem?===

LLMs are unpredictable. Sometimes a slight change in phrasing makes it do some very odd things.

Our MCP service is always being extended and optimised to suit new problems and deal with a range of different LLM models.

If you've found an odd behaviour or need extra capability, please contact us - send us a copy of the prompt you're using, and we'll look into new tools (or refining existing ones) to help make the system work better.