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Transition Guide
Add Claude Desktop for the full ASURIQ experience.
Claude Desktop supports MCP (Model Context Protocol), which gives ASURIQ direct tool access. Your AI doesn't just check responses. It reasons with Cognitive Stack, remembers with Memory, and acts with Hands, all running locally on your machine.
Difficulty
Moderate
Unlocks
Hands Local (filesystem, shell, git, deploy) · Cognitive Stack inline · Memory Local (browser-based, private) · Routing BYOK · Full 100+ tool library
1Download Claude Desktop
Visit claude.ai/download and install the desktop app. Available for Windows and macOS. Sign in with your existing Claude account.
2Add ASURIQ to your MCP configuration
Claude Desktop reads its MCP servers from a configuration file. Add ASURIQ to the list:
Windows: Edit %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
macOS: Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Add to the “mcpServers” section:
Restart Claude Desktop after editing.macOS: Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Add to the “mcpServers” section:
“asuriq”: { “command”: “npx”, “args”: [“@asuriq/mcp-server”] }3Verify the connection
In Claude Desktop, you should see ASURIQ tools listed in the available tools panel. Try asking Claude to verify a claim. It should use the ASURIQ verify tool automatically.
4Add Hands Local for full control
With MCP, Hands Local runs on your machine. Your AI can read and write files, execute shell commands, commit and push code, manage credentials in the encrypted vault, and deploy applications, all locally.
Important: Hands Local requires a subscription ($11/mo or $9/mo annual). The tools execute on YOUR hardware. ASURIQ’s servers aren’t involved. That’s why it’s a flat subscription instead of per-action credits.
You still keep the browser extension. Claude Desktop + the Chrome extension work in parallel. Use the extension when browsing ChatGPT or Gemini. Use MCP when working in Claude Desktop. One ASURIQ account covers both.