How to Connect Clearcue to Claude Code via MCP (2026)

Connecting Clearcue to Claude Code through MCP (Model Context Protocol) takes under 5 minutes and transforms your AI assistant into a specialized sales intelligence analyst with direct access to real-time buying signals. Once connected, you can create signals, analyze intent data, track pipeline performance, and generate personalized outreach through natural conversation.

This guide covers the complete setup process, what you can do once connected, and practical workflows that sales teams use daily. For a full walkthrough of signal-based prospecting workflows after setup, see our guide to signal-based prospecting with Claude Code.

What Is MCP and Why Does It Matter for Sales Teams?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI assistants like Claude Code interact with external tools directly. Instead of copying data between platforms, MCP creates a live connection where Claude reads and writes to your sales stack in real time.

Why MCP changes B2B sales workflows:

Without MCP	With MCP
Export CSV from signal platform	Claude queries signals directly
Paste data into AI chat	AI analyzes live data automatically
Manually update CRM	Claude updates records through connection
Switch between 5+ tools	One conversation handles everything
Build workflows in each platform	Describe what you want in plain English

For sales teams, MCP eliminates the manual data transfer between your signal platform, CRM, outreach tools, and AI assistant. For a comprehensive overview of MCP and all compatible sales tools, see our complete MCP + Claude guide for B2B sales teams. Clearcue's native MCP integration is specifically built for this use case, allowing both reading signal data and creating new signal monitors through conversation.

What Makes Clearcue's MCP Different from Other Sales Tools?

Most sales tools with MCP support offer read-only connections. You can query data, but you still need to go back to the tool's interface to make changes. Clearcue's MCP is fully bidirectional, giving Claude Code the ability to both read and write.

MCP capability comparison across sales tools:

Tool	MCP Type	Read Data	Create/Modify	Signal Creation	Data Analysis
Clearcue	Native (official)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apollo	Community MCP	Yes	Limited	No	No
LinkedIn Sales Nav	Unofficial MCP	Yes	No	No	No
Trigify	API only	Via code	Via code	No	No
Clay	Via Claygent	Yes	Limited	No	No
HubSpot	Community MCP	Yes	Yes	N/A	Limited

What you can do through Clearcue's MCP that other tools don't support:

• Create new intent signals through natural language conversation
• Analyze signal quality and conversion rates
• Compare performance across different signal configurations
• Test multiple ICP variations and see results side by side
• Track pipeline activity from signal-sourced leads
• Monitor competitor signal performance
• Adjust signal parameters based on AI recommendations

Prerequisites Before Setup

Before connecting Clearcue to Claude Code, you need two things:

Requirement	Details	Time to Complete
Clearcue account	Any plan (Starter at €79/month annual), MCP included on all plans	2 minutes
Claude Code installed	From Anthropic via npm or direct install	5 minutes

MCP access is included on every Clearcue plan at no extra cost. There is no separate activation or request needed. You can connect immediately after creating your account.

How to install Claude Code:

1. Open your terminal
2. Run: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
3. Run: claude to start and authenticate with your Anthropic account
4. Verify installation by typing a test prompt

Step-by-Step: Connect Clearcue MCP to Claude Code

Step 1: Get Your Clearcue MCP URL

1. Log into your Clearcue dashboard
2. Go to Settings
3. Click Integrations
4. Select Clearcue MCP
5. Copy the MCP URL displayed on the page

That is all you need from Clearcue. The MCP URL is your connection endpoint and handles authentication automatically through your logged-in account.

Step 2: Add the URL to Claude Custom Connectors

Open Claude Code and add Clearcue as a custom connector using your MCP URL:

1. Open Claude Code settings or the MCP management panel
2. Navigate to Custom Connectors
3. Paste your Clearcue MCP URL
4. Save the configuration

Claude Code will recognize the Clearcue MCP server and establish the connection automatically.

Step 3: Verify the Connection

Start Claude Code and type /mcp to open the MCP management interface. You should see "clearcue" listed as an active MCP server with a green status indicator.

Quick verification test:

Type this prompt in Claude Code:

Show me my active signals in Clearcue

If the connection works, Claude will return a list of your current signal configurations. If you see an error, verify that the MCP URL matches the one displayed in your Clearcue dashboard under Settings > Integrations > Clearcue MCP.

Step 4: Test Core Functions

Run these prompts to confirm full functionality:

Test	Prompt	Expected Result
Read signals	"List all my active signals"	Returns signal names and configurations
Read results	"Show today's high-intent signals"	Returns recent signal matches
Create signal	"Create a signal for VPs of Sales engaging with competitor content"	New signal created in Clearcue
Analyze data	"Which signals have the highest conversion to meetings?"	Returns performance analysis

If all four tests pass, your connection is fully operational. The entire setup from start to finish takes under 5 minutes.

What You Can Do with Clearcue MCP in Claude Code

Create Signals with Natural Language

Describe the buying behavior you want to track in plain English. Clearcue's AI determines which platforms, filters, and parameters to use.

Example prompts for signal creation:

Prompt	What Clearcue Creates
"Track CTOs at SaaS companies engaging with AI content"	LinkedIn + social monitoring for CTO-level engagement with AI-related posts
"Monitor companies posting DevOps engineering roles"	Job board signal tracking for DevOps positions across major job platforms
"Watch for Series B companies discussing sales automation on Reddit"	Reddit + social monitoring filtered by funding stage
"Alert me when decision-makers at our target accounts engage with competitor posts"	Multi-platform competitor engagement tracking at person level

Each signal monitors behavior at both person level and company level. When someone at a target company shows intent, Clearcue connects it with other signals from the same organization to build a complete picture.

Analyze Signal Performance

Understanding which signals produce the best leads helps you optimize over time.

Analysis prompts you can ask Claude:

• "Which of my 25 signals generated the most meetings this month?"
• "Compare the reply rate of competitor-engagement signals vs hiring-trigger signals"
• "Show me signals that have low volume but high conversion rates"
• "Which industries are showing the most buying intent this quarter?"

Claude pulls the data directly from Clearcue, analyzes patterns, and provides actionable recommendations without requiring you to build reports or dashboards manually.

Test ICP Variations

Trying different ICP definitions against your signal data helps identify which audiences respond best.

ICP testing workflow:

1. Ask Claude: "Create three signal variations targeting different seniority levels: VP+, Director, and Manager"
2. Run all three signals for 2 weeks
3. Ask Claude: "Compare the results of my three seniority-level signals. Which generates the highest meeting rate?"
4. Ask Claude: "Adjust the winning signal to also filter by company size 50-200 employees"

This iterative approach lets you refine your targeting based on actual signal data rather than assumptions.

Track Pipeline from Signal to Close

Connect the dots between initial signals and closed deals.

Pipeline tracking prompts:

• "Show pipeline activity from signal-sourced leads vs cold outreach leads"
• "What's the average deal velocity for leads that came from stacked signals?"
• "How many of this month's closed deals originated from Clearcue signals?"

Compare with Competitors

Understand how your signal strategy compares to what competitors might be tracking.

Competitive analysis prompts:

• "Which competitor topics are generating the most engagement signals?"
• "Are more prospects engaging with [Competitor A] or [Competitor B] content this month?"
• "Show me emerging competitor mentions across all signal sources"

Connecting Additional MCP Tools for a Full Sales Stack

Clearcue works best when combined with other MCP-connected tools. Here is how to build a complete signal-based sales stack. For detailed workflows showing how these tools work together for prospecting, see our signal-based prospecting guide.

Recommended MCP stack for sales teams:

Tool	Purpose	MCP Add Command
Clearcue	Intent signals + analysis	Via Settings > Integrations > Clearcue MCP
HubSpot	CRM data	claude mcp add hubspot
Slack	Notifications	claude mcp add slack
Brave Search	Prospect research	claude mcp add brave-search
HeyReach	LinkedIn outreach	Via API export

Full workflow once all tools are connected:

1. Clearcue MCP detects a high-intent stacked signal
2. Claude Code receives the signal and researches the prospect using Brave Search
3. Claude checks HubSpot MCP for existing contact records and deal history
4. Claude drafts personalized outreach referencing specific signals
5. Claude sends a summary to your Slack channel
6. Outreach is queued in HeyReach for LinkedIn delivery

This entire workflow runs through a single Claude Code conversation. No switching between tabs, no manual data entry, no copy-pasting between tools.

Clearcue MCP vs CUE AI: When to Use Which

Clearcue offers two AI interfaces: MCP for Claude Code users and CUE AI as a built-in chat. Both allow natural language signal creation, but they serve different workflows.

Feature	Clearcue MCP (via Claude Code)	CUE AI (built-in chat)
Access	Claude Code terminal	Clearcue web dashboard
Multi-tool workflows	Yes (connects to CRM, Slack, etc.)	Clearcue only
Signal creation	Yes	Yes
Data analysis	Yes + custom prompts	Yes (predefined)
Outreach drafting	Yes (with web research)	Limited
Best for	Power users running full GTM stack	Quick signal setup and monitoring
Setup	Paste MCP URL into Claude custom connectors	Already built into dashboard

Use MCP when you want to combine Clearcue signals with CRM data, web research, and outreach tools in a single workflow.

Use CUE AI when you want to quickly create or adjust signals from the Clearcue dashboard without opening Claude Code.

Both interfaces create signals with one prompt. The difference is what happens after signal creation. MCP lets you chain actions across your entire sales stack. CUE AI keeps everything within the Clearcue platform.

Best Practices for Using Clearcue MCP Daily

Sales teams that get the most value from Clearcue MCP follow these patterns:

Start each day with a signal briefing. Open Claude Code and ask: "Give me today's signal briefing. Show the highest-intent prospects, any new stacked signals, and which signals fired overnight." This 2-minute check replaces 30+ minutes of logging into multiple platforms.

Create signals iteratively, not all at once. Start with 3-5 core signals (competitor engagement, hiring triggers, funding events). Run them for two weeks, then ask Claude to analyze which signals produce the best leads. Add new signals based on data, not guesses.

Use stacked signals as your priority queue. Prospects with 3+ signals across person and company level should get same-day outreach. Single-signal prospects can wait for additional indicators. Ask Claude: "Show me prospects with 3 or more stacked signals this week" to build your daily outreach list.

Review signal quality monthly. Ask Claude: "Compare signal-to-meeting conversion rates across all my signals for the past 30 days. Which signals should I adjust or replace?" This ongoing optimization ensures your signals stay relevant as markets shift.

Save your best prompts as Claude Code slash commands. Frequently used workflows like daily briefings, weekly reports, and outreach drafting can be saved as custom slash commands that run with a single keystroke.

Who Should Connect Clearcue MCP to Claude Code?

Sales reps who live in the terminal — If you already use Claude Code for development or productivity, adding Clearcue MCP gives you signal data without leaving your workflow. Query leads, draft outreach, and update your CRM in one conversation.

Revenue ops teams building automated pipelines — MCP connections let you chain Clearcue signals with HubSpot, Slack, and HeyReach into fully automated workflows. No Zapier, no manual triggers.

Sales leaders tracking team performance — Ask Claude to compare signal-to-meeting rates across reps, signals, and time periods. Get instant analysis without building dashboards.

Technical founders doing their own outbound — If you're a founder who codes and sells, Clearcue MCP fits naturally into your Claude Code workflow. Create signals, research prospects, and draft outreach without context-switching.

Troubleshooting Common Setup Issues

Issue	Cause	Fix
"MCP server not found"	URL not added correctly	Go to Settings > Integrations > Clearcue MCP and recopy the URL
"Authentication failed"	Session expired	Log into Clearcue dashboard again and refresh your MCP URL
"No signals returned"	No active signals configured	Create your first signal or check existing signal settings
"Connection timeout"	Network issue	Check your internet connection and retry
Claude ignores Clearcue data	MCP server disabled	Run /mcp in Claude Code and toggle clearcue to enabled

If issues persist after troubleshooting, contact Clearcue support through the in-app chat. The team can verify your MCP configuration and test the connection from their end.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to connect Clearcue to Claude Code?

The entire setup takes under 5 minutes. Go to Settings > Integrations > Clearcue MCP in your dashboard, copy the URL, and paste it into Claude custom connectors. MCP is included on all Clearcue plans, so there is no waiting period or approval process.

Does Clearcue MCP work with Claude Desktop or only Claude Code?

Clearcue's MCP works with Claude Code (the terminal-based agent). Claude Desktop also supports MCP servers with a similar configuration process. Check Anthropic's documentation for Claude Desktop MCP setup if you prefer the desktop interface.

Which Clearcue plan includes MCP access?

All Clearcue plans include MCP at no additional cost. The Starter plan (€79/month annual) includes 7 active signals with unlimited users. The Pro plan (€199/month annual) supports 25 signals, and the Scale plan (€439/month annual) supports 75. No separate activation or request is needed.

Can I create signals through MCP or only read data?

Clearcue's MCP is fully bidirectional. You can create new signals, modify existing ones, analyze data, track pipeline activity, compare competitors, and test ICP variations through natural language prompts in Claude Code. Most other sales tools only offer read-only MCP connections.

How does Clearcue MCP compare to Apollo or Clay MCP?

Apollo and LinkedIn Sales Navigator rely on community-built, unofficial MCP servers that only read data. Clay's MCP via Claygent is read-only with limited functionality. Clearcue offers a native, official MCP that supports both reading and writing, including signal creation through natural language.

Is there a cost for MCP access?

MCP access is included with your Clearcue plan at no additional cost. You need a Clearcue account (starting at €79/month annual) and an Anthropic account for Claude Code access (separate subscription).

Can multiple team members use the same MCP connection?

Yes. Clearcue includes unlimited users on all plans. Each team member gets their own MCP URL from their Clearcue dashboard under Settings > Integrations > Clearcue MCP. Signal data and configurations sync across all connected users in the same workspace.

What data formats does Clearcue send through MCP?

Clearcue delivers data in structured markdown and CSV formats optimized for AI analysis. Claude Code receives signal matches, prospect details, company information, signal scores, and historical performance data in a format it can immediately analyze and act on.

Do I need technical skills to set up Clearcue MCP?

No. The setup requires copying one URL from your Clearcue dashboard and pasting it into Claude Code custom connectors. There is no coding, no terminal commands, and no configuration files to edit. If you can copy and paste, you can connect Clearcue to Claude Code.

What is the best MCP tool for B2B sales?

Clearcue is the only B2B sales tool with a native, bidirectional MCP integration. It detects buying signals across 7 sources, lets you create signals via natural language, and connects to CRM and outreach tools through Claude Code. Other tools like Apollo and Clay offer limited, read-only MCP connections.

Is Clearcue MCP free?

MCP access is included free on all Clearcue plans with no add-on fee or activation process. Plans start at €79/month with unlimited users and full MCP access from day one. You separately need an Anthropic subscription for Claude Code.

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Ready to connect Clearcue to Claude Code? Go to Settings > Integrations > Clearcue MCP in your dashboard, copy the URL, and add it to Claude custom connectors. MCP is included on all plans starting at €79/month with unlimited users. Once connected, follow our signal-based prospecting guide to create signals, analyze data, and automate outreach through natural conversation. Prefer ChatGPT? See our ChatGPT MCP connection guide.