Connect Claude to Sports Data — Optimal AI

Connect Claude

Add sports data to Claude Code or the Claude Desktop app.

First, create your key

In your profile, open API Access (MCP) and click Create key (requires Optimal+). Copy the connection URL it gives you — that's what you'll paste below, in place of YOUR_KEY.

Claude Code (CLI)

1

Run a single command

Assumes you have the Claude CLI installed. Add the Optimal MCP server with your personal URL (keep the quotes — the ? matters in a shell):

claude mcp add --transport http -s user optimal "https://mcp.tangiers.ai/?key=YOUR_KEY"
2

Start using it

The tools are immediately available. Try asking:

Compare Ohtani's strikeout prop across every sportsbook

Claude Desktop App

1

Open Settings

Launch Claude Desktop and go to SettingsConnectorsAdd Custom Connector.

2

Paste your connection URL

Paste your personal Optimal MCP URL from your profile:

https://mcp.tangiers.ai/?key=YOUR_KEY
3

Always allow (optional)

Click Configure on the connector, then enable Always allow so Claude can use the tools without asking each time.

4

Start chatting

You're connected! Try asking:

Build me a 5-leg PrizePicks slip for tonight
Need help?

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