EdgeFinder for Claude Desktop: MCP Server Setup Guide

Connect EdgeFinder to Claude Desktop via MCP to get AI sports analysis, Polymarket odds, schedules, and portfolio tracking directly inside Claude conversations.

EdgeFinder’s MCP server exposes seven analysis tools that Claude Desktop can call directly during a conversation. Once connected, you can ask Claude for betting picks, check your Polymarket positions, or pull live odds without switching to another app or terminal.

Prerequisites

• Claude Desktop installed
• Node.js 18 or later
• An active EdgeFinder subscription (Starter, Pro, or Ultimate)

Setup

1. Get your API key

   Log in to chat.edgefinder.io/settings/integrations and copy your API key. It starts with ef_live_.

2. Open Claude Desktop developer settings

   In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Developer → MCP Servers.

3. Add the EdgeFinder MCP config

   Paste the following block into your MCP server configuration, replacing the placeholder with your actual API key:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "edgefinder": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": ["-y", "@edgefinder/cli", "mcp"],
         "env": {
           "EDGEFINDER_API_KEY": "ef_live_..."
         }
       }
     }
   }
   

   If you already have other MCP servers configured, add the "edgefinder" entry inside your existing "mcpServers" object.

4. Restart Claude Desktop

   Quit and reopen Claude Desktop. The EdgeFinder tools will appear in Claude’s tool list once the MCP server connects.

Keep your API key out of conversations. Store it only in the env block of your MCP config — never paste it into the Claude chat window.

Available tools

Once connected, Claude has access to these EdgeFinder tools:

Tool	Description
ask	AI-powered analysis — betting picks, player stats, and matchup breakdowns for NFL, NBA, and MLB
get_schedule	Game schedules and scores
get_standings	League standings
get_odds	Live Polymarket betting odds
get_portfolio	Polymarket portfolio data — summary, open positions, and trade history
analyze_position	AI analysis of a specific portfolio position with hold/exit advice
get_status	Your EdgeFinder account and subscription status

Example prompts

Start a conversation in Claude Desktop and try these:

NFL analysis

Who should I bet on tonight?

Give me a Lakers vs Celtics prediction for tonight.

Show me my open Polymarket positions.

Analyze my Lakers position — should I hold or exit?

Claude will call the appropriate EdgeFinder tool and return results inline in the conversation.

The MCP server launches on demand via npx — you don’t need to install @edgefinder/cli globally. Node.js 18+ must be available on your system PATH for npx to work correctly.