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Set up the Dscout MCP

Note: The Dscout MCP is currently in closed beta, meaning only certain users have access and the feature will undergo changes prior to general availability. For more information, contact your Dscout Account Director.

You can use the Dscout MCP in AI tools already incorporated into your workflow. This includes Figma Make, Claude, and more. Follow the steps below to set up the MCP in your tool of choice.

Regardless of AI tool, the Dscout MCP URL endpoint is the same:

https://app.dscout.com/astro/mcp

Connect to the Dscout MCP

You'll need an active Dscout account to use the Dscout MCP. You'll be prompted to authenticate in the browser using your existing Dscout credentials during initial setup.

Tip: Some organizations may share MCP servers at the company level, in which case you may see Dscout as an available option without following the steps below. If so, simply click Connect, log in with your Dscout credentials, and you're good to go.

Claude

To set up the Dscout MCP in Claude:

  1. Create a custom connector with the name Dscout.
  2. Enter the Dscout MCP URL: https://app.dscout.com/astro/mcp
  3. Click Add.

Now, the Dscout MCP is available as a custom connector in Claude. You'll be prompted to authenticate using your standard Dscout credentials.

Tip: On certain Claude plans, you can share connectors at an organization level. On others, individual users must set up their own custom connectors.

Claude Code

To set up the Dscout MCP in Claude Code:

  1. Run the following command in your CLI: claude mcp add dscout --transport http https://app.dscout.com/astro/mcp
  2. Run claude in your CLI to open Claude.
  3. Run /mcp. A list of your enabled MCPs is displayed, with Dscout showing as Needs authentication.
  4. Select Dscout and press Enter.

Now, the authentication page is displayed. Grant the MCP access to your Dscout account, logging in with your standard Dscout credentials if prompted.

Figma Make

To set up the Dscout MCP in Figma Make:

  1. Create a custom connector with the name Dscout.
  2. Enter https://app.dscout.com/astro/mcp as the MCP server URL.
  3. Click Connect.

Now, the Dscout MCP is available as a custom connector in Figma Make. You'll be prompted to authenticate using your standard Dscout credentials.

Tip: If the connector asks for approval too often, you can set it to auto-run in Figma Make's connector settings. This will minimize the number of times you're prompted to approve the tool's permissions.

Codex

To set up the Dscout MCP in Codex:

  1. Add a custom MCP server named Dscout.
  2. Enter https://app.dscout.com/astro/mcp as the URL.
  3. Click Save. You're returned to your list of Codex MCPs.
  4. Click Authenticate beside Dscout.

Now, the authentication page is displayed. Grant the MCP access to your Dscout account, logging in with your standard Dscout credentials if prompted.

Verify your connection

Once you've connected to the Dscout MCP, verify your connection is working as expected by prompting your AI tool in the following ways:

What studies are currently launched across my Dscout projects? You'll see a list of launched studies, including parent project, study type, number of entries, and launch date.

How many responses have I gotten in my most recently launched study? You'll see the number of submitted responses for the study you launched most recently.

Show me the most recent entry submitted to my [study]. You'll see the most recent response for your requested study, including the participant's name, submission date, and key takeaways from their response data.

What was one common thread across responses in my [study]? You'll see an underlying theme that appeared across participant responses in your requested study, including supporting quotes and participant names.

Create a new Dscout usability test for me. You'll be prompted to enter some basic details about your study (study name, desired project, etc.) and to answer questions about your research objectives.

If your AI tool returns an error, see Troubleshoot the Dscout MCP for help resolving it.

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