This guide covers installing Claude Code on Windows and connecting it to the Pontiac MCP server for programmatic campaign management and data access.

1. Install Claude Code
   • Run in PowerShell: irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex
   • Install location: C:\Users\.local\bin\claude.exe
2. Configure PATH
   • Add your User PATH: C:\Users\.local\bin
   • Restart PowerShell
   • Verify installation: claude –help
     • Expected output: CLI help output with commands like mcp, agents, auth, etc.
3. Add Pontiac MCP Server
   • Run: claude mcp add –transport http pontiac https://ai.pontiac.media/mcp
   • Verify MCP registration: claude mcp list
     • Expected output: pontiac: https://ai.pontiac.media/mcp (HTTP) – Needs authentication
4. Launch Claude Code
   • Run: claude
   • Initial setup:
     • Select a theme
     • Confirm workspace access
5. Authenticate Pontiac MCP
   • Inside Claude Code run: /mcp
   • Select pontiac
   • Complete authentication via browser or provided link and enter your pontiac username and password as normal
   • Return to Claude Code
6. Confirm Connection
   • Run: /mcp
   • Expected output:

7. Run prompts to interact with the Pontiac MCP to manage campaigns.