> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://60db.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

# Installation

Install and set up the 60db MCP Server.

## Prerequisites

* **Node.js 18+** - [Download](https://nodejs.org/)
* **60db API Key** - Get from [https://app.60db.ai](https://app.60db.ai)

## Install from npm

```bash theme={null}
npm install @60db
```

Or install globally:

```bash theme={null}
npm install -g @60db/mcp-server
```

## Install from Source

```bash theme={null}
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/60db/mcp-server.git
cd mcp-server

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build the server
npm run build
```

## Verify Installation

```bash theme={null}
# Check if server is installed
60db-mcp-server --version

# Or if installed from source
npm start
```

## Environment Setup

Set your API key:

```bash theme={null}
# Set 60db API key
export SIXTYDB_API_KEY=sk_your_api_key_here

# Set API base URL (optional, defaults to https://api.60db.ai)
export SIXTYDB_API_BASE_URL=https://api.60db.ai
```

### Making it Permanent

Add to your `~/.bashrc`, `~/.zshrc`, or `~/.profile`:

```bash theme={null}
echo 'export SIXTYDB_API_KEY=sk_your_api_key_here' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc
```

## Development Setup

For development with auto-reload:

```bash theme={null}
npm run dev
```

## Production Build

```bash theme={null}
npm run build
npm start
```

## Next Steps

* [Configuration](/mcp-server/configuration) - Complete the setup
* [Claude Desktop](/mcp-server/claude-desktop) - Integrate with Claude