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Claude Code Integration

BaseLayer works with Claude Code in two ways: automatic capture of your conversations, and MCP recall so Claude Code can search your vault.

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Capture (automatic)

The BaseLayer desktop app automatically detects Claude Code conversations via its IDE watcher. No setup needed, just make sure the desktop app is running. Verify in Settings → IDE Watchers. You should see Claude Code listed.

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Recall (MCP setup)

To give Claude Code access to your knowledge vault, add BaseLayer as an MCP server: 
claude mcp add baselayer http://localhost:44044
This connects Claude Code to your local BaseLayer MCP server. Once added, Claude Code can use all BaseLayer tools: recall, remember, recent, and more.

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Verify the connection

claude mcp list
You should see baselayer listed with a local URL. Then in a Claude Code session, try:
“Check my BaseLayer status”
Claude Code should call the status tool and show your vault stats.
The local MCP server runs on port 44044 by default. Make sure the BaseLayer desktop app is running for the MCP server to be available.

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Both together

With both capture and recall active, Claude Code becomes a fully integrated part of your knowledge workflow:
  1. Your Claude Code conversations are captured to your vault
  2. Claude Code can search your vault for context from all your AI tools
  3. Knowledge flows freely between Claude Code and every other connected tool