> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.earthcare.network/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Connect an AI client to your workspace and run your first prospecting search in under five minutes.

This quickstart connects **Claude Code** to your workspace over MCP and runs a
directory search. Prefer Cursor? See [Connect Cursor](/mcp/connect-cursor).

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an MCP key">
    In the workspace, go to **Settings → Connect external AI tools → Create key**
    and copy the `ecn_mcp_…` secret. (Or use the
    [API](/get-started/authentication#mcp-api-keys).)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the server to Claude Code">
    ```bash theme={null}
    claude mcp add --transport http earth-care-network \
      https://api.earthcare.network/mcp/ \
      --header "Authorization: Bearer ecn_mcp_YOUR_KEY"
    ```

    Confirm it connected:

    ```bash theme={null}
    claude mcp list
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run your first tool">
    In a Claude Code session, ask:

    > Search the Earth Care Network directory for regenerative builders near Costa Rica.

    Claude calls `search_directory` and returns matches from the live directory.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go further">
    Try the [Unified Prospecting Engine](/guides/prospecting-engine):

    > Find investors who back regenerative ventures in Latin America and show their buying signals.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify the server directly

No client needed — the health endpoint lists the available tools:

```bash theme={null}
curl -s https://api.earthcare.network/mcp/health/ | jq '.tools | length'
```

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="MCP tools reference" icon="wrench" href="/mcp/tools">
    Every tool, what it does, and an example prompt.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How metering works" icon="coins" href="/guides/metering-credits">
    What each action costs and how credits are recorded.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>