Setup guide
How to connect Claude Desktop (Cowork) to Melpen Labz
The Claude Desktop app lets you send requests to your own gateway. That is how it starts using Melpen Labz.
What you will need
Gateway base URLhttps://api.melpen.tech
Gateway API keyyour key, generated in the dashboard
The API key is generated in the dashboard after you choose a plan.
1. Open the connection screen
In Claude Desktop, go to Settings → Connection and choose Gateway.
2. Fill in the credentials
Under Credential type, choose Static API key. Enter the base URL and key from the box above. Under Authentication scheme, keep bearer.
3. Test the connection
Click Test connection. The model list loads automatically.
The base URL goes without
/v1. With /v1, the app calls /v1/v1/models and model discovery fails.Don't have a key yet? Plans start at R$ 49.90/month, with instant activation and a 7-day guarantee.
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