use hyv in claude desktop
install hyv, wire local mcp into claude desktop, restart, then use hyv_scan in chat.
quick answer
install → hyv doctor --fix-agents → quit claude → reopen → paste the prompt.
use hyv in claude desktopinstall → connect mcp → copy the prompt into your ai app
use this for
- you use the claude desktop app
steps
- mac/linux: curl -fsSL https://holdyourvoice.com/install.sh | bash
curl -fsSL https://holdyourvoice.com/install.sh | bash - windows: irm https://holdyourvoice.com/install.ps1 | iex
irm https://holdyourvoice.com/install.ps1 | iex hyv doctor --fix-agents- fully quit claude desktop, then open it again
- paste the prompt below into a new chat
copy this prompt
Paste into any chat in claude desktop after the steps above. On mcp hosts, tools must already be connected; on rules/skill hosts the agent should run the hyv cli.
For publishable copy such as a social post, newsletter, blog, landing page, campaign, or external audience-facing email, run hyv_scan on the draft. If it flags ai patterns or voice drift, fix the text with hyv_clean using my active voice profile. For routine chat, analysis, planning, coding, and internal engineering updates, do not run hyv unless I explicitly ask.verify it works
- paste: Scan this with hyv_scan: We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking solution.
Scan this with hyv_scan: We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking solution.
details to know
- hyv writes mcpServers.hyv into claude_desktop_config.json (local stdio)
- mac config: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
- free tool: hyv_scan — works without a voice profile
- with a profile: hyv_clean and hyv_rewrite use your voice rules
- to view the json snippet only: hyv mcp --setup
limits and edge cases
- this guide is local mcp for claude desktop — what hyv auto-configures
- if mcp shows an error: hyv doctor --fix-agents and restart claude
- verify the server anytime: hyv mcp --test
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