Installation
Choose your AI assistant below for specific installation instructions. No technical experience required!
Prerequisites
Before you start, you'll need:
Tekmetric API Credentials
These are special credentials that let your AI assistant access your shop data.
Important: You must request API access from Tekmetric - it's not available directly in your account settings.
How to get credentials:
- Request API access: Visit api.tekmetric.com for information on requesting API credentials
- Wait for approval: Allow 2-3 weeks for Tekmetric to review your application
- Receive credentials: Tekmetric will provide you with a Client ID and Client Secret
- Save them securely: You'll need these to configure the MCP server
⚠️ Note: API access approval is at Tekmetric's discretion. If you're building a third-party integration, approval is not guaranteed.
Choose Your Installation Method
Click on your AI assistant below:
Claude Desktop Installation
Recommended for most users
- One-click Desktop Extension (.mcpb) installer
- Works on Mac and Windows
- Easiest setup
Claude Code Installation
For VS Code users
- Configure via settings file
- Works within VS Code
- Great for developers
Cline Installation
For VS Code users
- Popular VS Code extension
- MCP support built-in
- Good for technical users
Manual Installation
For advanced users or other MCP clients
- Works with any MCP-compatible client
- Requires manual configuration
- Most flexible option
Testing vs. Real Data
When you first set up, we recommend testing with fake data before using real customer information.
Test Mode (Sandbox)
Use Tekmetric's test environment:
- Base URL:
https://sandbox.tekmetric.com
- Shop ID: Usually
2
or3
- Get sandbox credentials from your Tekmetric rep
Production Mode (Real Data)
Use your actual shop data:
- Base URL:
https://shop.tekmetric.com
- Shop ID: Your real shop ID number
- Use your production API credentials
Always test first! Make sure everything works with test data before switching to real data.
Need Help?
- Check the troubleshooting section in your specific installation guide
- Create a GitHub issue
- Contact Tekmetric support for help with API credentials
Next Steps
After installation:
- Check out Usage Examples to see what you can ask
- Read about Available Tools
- Start asking questions about your shop!
Privacy & Security
Your data is safe:
- ✅ This tool can only read your data, never change it
- ✅ All connections are encrypted
- ✅ Your credentials stay on your computer
- ✅ Your AI assistant doesn't store your shop data
Think of it like this: You're giving your AI assistant permission to look at your Tekmetric account, just like you'd let an employee log in and look around. They can see information but can't modify anything.