> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tapti.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started

> This guide will help you set up and integrate the Tapti Model Context Protocol (MCP) into your application. Tapti MCP provides a unified interface for managing users, accounts, content, comments, demographics, and more across multiple social media and content platforms.

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

* A Tapti Dev API key [(get api key)](https://tapti.dev/api-keys)
* Access to the Tapti MCP Server
* An MCP Client to use Tapti's MCP server and tools

<Info>
  To use MCP tools, run the Tapti MCP Server, which exposes the tools as callable endpoints or functions. See the example configuration below (from `.cursor/mcp.json`).
</Info>

<CodeGroup>
  ```json .cursor/mcp.json theme={null}
  {
      "mcpServers": {
          "Tapti MCP Server": {
              "name": "Tapti MCP Server",
              "command": "npx",
              "args": [
                  "-y",
                  "supergateway",
                  "--sse",
                  "https://mcp.tapti.ai/sse",
                  "--header",
                  "X-API-Key:YOUR_API_KEY"
              ]
          }
      }
  }
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Setting Up the MCP Server

## Creating an API Key

To create an API key:

1. Log in to your Fusion Core dashboard
2. Navigate to **Settings > API Keys**
3. Click **Create New API Key**
4. Select the required permissions for MCP (users, accounts, content, etc.)
5. Give your key a descriptive name (e.g., "MCP Integration")
6. Click **Generate Key**
7. Copy the key and store it securely

<Warning>
  API keys grant access to your account and data. Never share them publicly or commit them to source control. Use environment variables or a secure key management system.
</Warning>

## OAuth Integration

To connect user accounts with social platforms, you'll need to:

1. Go to the Users page on tapti.dev
2. Create a new user account
3. Connect the desired social media accounts to this user

## Next Steps

Now that you've set up MCP, you can:

* [Explore the available tools](./tools) to understand the full capabilities
* Learn about [Account management](./account) to connect and manage social media accounts
* Discover how to [Publish content](./content) across multiple platforms
* Set up [Engagement tracking](./engagement) to monitor performance

See the [MCP Overview](../overview) for a complete picture of the MCP module.