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Installation Guide

Get OpenConnect up and running in under 5 minutes.

1. Install the Chrome Extension

1. Download the OpenConnect extension ZIP from the homepage.
2. Go to chrome://extensions in Chrome.
3. Enable Developer mode (toggle in top-right).
4. Click Load unpacked and select the extracted extension folder.
5. The OpenConnect icon should appear in your toolbar.

2. Universal Hub (Recommended Starting Point)

The easiest way to get started is to connect directly to the Universal Hub:

https://mcp.dariocositore.com/dario_hub/mcp

This single URL gives your AI access to every public connector created by the community.

3. Configure OpenRouter API Key

1. Click the OpenConnect icon in your toolbar.
2. Click the Settings (gear) icon.
3. Enter your OpenRouter API key.
4. Select your preferred model (default: openai/gpt-4o-mini).
5. Click Save.

3. Generate Your First Connector

1. Visit any website (e.g. amazon.com).
2. Click the OpenConnect icon.
3. Click Generate MCP Connector.
4. Wait for AI to analyze the page (5-15 seconds).
5. Review the generated tools and click Push to Server.
6. Copy the MCP URL and use it in your AI agent.

4. Connect an MCP Client

Claude Desktop

Edit claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openconnect": {
      "url": "https://mcp.dariocositore.com/dario_hub/sse"
    }
  }
}

Cursor

Go to Settings -> MCP -> Add Server. Use the MCP URL from step 3.

Windsurf

Same as Cursor. Add the MCP URL in your MCP settings.