Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:Well Account
Active workspace with data at app.wellapp.ai
API Key or OAuth
From Settings > API Keys
MCP Client
Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or ChatGPT
Node.js 18+
Required for local/stdio transport only
Option A: Settings UI (Recommended)
Most clients support adding custom MCP servers directly. Just add:Option B: Config File
For manual setup or automation, use an API key:- Log into Well Dashboard
- Go to Settings > API Keys
- Click Generate New Key
- Copy the key and add it to your client’s config file
Test the Connection
Once configured, try these prompts:Troubleshooting
Connection not working
Connection not working
- Verify your API key is correct
- Restart your AI client completely
- Check the config file syntax (valid JSON)
No data returned
No data returned
- Ensure your workspace has data
- Check that your API key has access to the workspace
Authentication error
Authentication error
- Regenerate your API key
- Check for extra spaces or characters in the key