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

# Connect Descript to Claude

> Connect Descript to Claude to import, edit, and publish from a conversation.

Once Descript is connected to Claude, you can run your workflow from a chat: import media, edit with Underlord, manage projects, and publish. Describe what you want in plain English and Claude handles the rest.

For a full overview of what the Descript MCP can do and how to connect other AI assistants, see [Descript MCP overview](/api-and-mcp/mcp). To build an automated workflow instead, use [Zapier](/api-and-mcp/zapier) or the [Descript API](/api-and-mcp/api).

<Warning>
  Imports and Underlord edits through MCP use your media minutes and AI credits. See [Track
  and understand your media minutes and AI
  credits](/billing-payments-plans/track-and-understand-your-media-minutes-and-ai-credits).
</Warning>

## Before getting started

* You can connect from **Claude on the web** or the **Claude desktop app**. No API token is needed. You'll sign in to Descript during setup.
* **Use Chat mode** rather than Cowork for the best experience with the Descript MCP.
* Make sure the right settings are enabled. Go to **Settings → Capabilities** and confirm that **network egress** and **code execution** are turned on. If you don't have access to these settings, ask your Claude admin to enable them.

## Connect from the Anthropic connector directory

[Installing from the connector directory](https://claude.ai/directory/connectors/descript) is the fastest way to connect Descript to Claude.

1. In Claude, open the **Customize** menu from the left pane and select **Connectors**.
2. Search for **Descript** in the connector directory.
3. Click the **+ button** to add it, then click **Connect**.
4. Sign into Descript when prompted, then click **Allow** to grant Claude access. The MCP connects to whichever Descript Drive you're currently logged into.
5. You'll be redirected back to Claude. Descript now appears under your connected connectors.

To test the connection, try a prompt like: *"Create a new Descript project called 'Test' and generate a short video about morning coffee."*

<Note>
  **Need media generation or a coding tool?**

  Claude's directory connector is the fastest way to connect Descript, but it doesn't support generative image or video tools. If you need those, don't see Descript in the connector directory, or you're setting up **Claude Code** or **Cursor**, use [custom MCP setup](/api-and-mcp/mcp-custom) instead.
</Note>

**Example prompts:**

* "Import this video from my desktop into my 'Podcasts' folder and transcribe it"
* "Add Studio Sound and remove filler words from the second composition"
* "Find my 'Q2 Review' project and create a 60-second highlight reel"
* "Write a script about how to make great coffee, turn it into a video, and publish it"


## Related topics

- [Descript MCP overview](/api-and-mcp/mcp.md)
- [Connect Descript to any AI assistant (custom MCP)](/api-and-mcp/mcp-custom.md)
- [Descript API](/api-and-mcp/api.md)
- [Connect Descript to ChatGPT](/api-and-mcp/mcp-chatgpt.md)
- [Connect Descript to Zapier](/api-and-mcp/zapier.md)