Claude Desktop extension

Download

Download the extension package: altoindex-extension.mcpb

Installation

1. Download the extension file above
2. Open Claude Desktop Settings > Extensions
3. Click “Install Extension” and select the downloaded file
4. Alto Index tools will be available automatically

Prerequisites

• Alto Index installed and running on macOS
• the MCP server started inside the app (Integrations tab, press start)
• Claude Desktop

Usage examples

Find meeting notes

Ask Claude: “Search my notes for anything about the Q4 planning meeting”

Check recent activity

Ask Claude: “What have I been working on in the last few days?”

Read a specific note

Ask Claude: “Read my note called Project Ideas”

Available tools

• list: List items from notes, reminders, messages, or events
• search: Search for content within a specific source
• read: Read the full content of a specific item
• get_metadata: Get counts and last sync times for each source
• get_recent: Get recently modified items across all sources
• get_stats: Get counts and totals for each source

All tools are read-only and do not modify your data.

Troubleshooting

Cannot connect to Alto Index:

• Make sure the Alto Index app is running
• Check that the MCP server is started (green indicator in the Integrations tab)
• Verify port 8743 is not blocked

No data returned:

• Ensure you’ve synced your data sources in Alto Index
• Check that the export folder is configured in Alto Index settings