Connect Pindrop to Claude
Equip Claude with direct access to Google Places, real-time website performance audits, and cold outreach drafting through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Open Claude Desktop Config
In Claude Desktop, click Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json.
Paste MCP Definition
Add the pindrop server entry shown below. No installation needed; npx launches it automatically.
Ask Claude Naturally
Prompt: "Claude, find 20 specialty bakeries in Seattle, score them, and draft an outreach audit." Claude executes tools in real time.
claude_desktop_config.json
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json{
"mcpServers": {
"pindrop": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "pindrop-mcp@latest"],
"env": {
"PINDROP_BASE_URL": "https://pindrop.lol"
}
}
}
}How Agents Handle Keys (Even with Zero Setup)
Pindrop is 100% client-side and BYOK (Bring Your Own Key). If you don't have keys configured, your agent will simply prompt you for your free API key in conversation, then execute autonomously without any third-party subscription markup.
To query verified Google Places data, pass your Google Places API Key in the chat or enter it in your Pindrop dashboard. Google provides $200 free credit monthly (10,000+ free queries).
Recommended Claude Project Custom Instructions
You are equipped with Pindrop MCP tools for local business prospecting.
When prompted to find local clients:
1. Use `pindrop_discover` with the user's target city and category.
2. For each lead, execute `pindrop_audit` to inspect their mobile LCP speed and tech stack.
3. Call `pindrop_pitch` to generate a 3-step personalized outreach sequence highlighting their revenue leak.