MCP Setup
Connect SecureLend’s financial comparison tools to your AI assistant.Claude Desktop
One-click install for Claude Desktop
ChatGPT
Setup for ChatGPT
TypeScript SDK
Programmatic integration
Tool Reference
View all 20 tools
Claude Desktop
One-Click Install (Recommended)
The easiest way to add SecureLend to Claude Desktop.Download Extension
Click the button below to download the SecureLend MCP extension:This downloads a single file (~5KB) that contains the MCP server configuration.
Download for Claude Desktop
Download securelend.mcpb
Install Extension
Double-click the downloaded
Click “Install” to add SecureLend to Claude Desktop.
securelend.mcpb file. Claude Desktop will
automatically open and show an installation prompt:
That’s it! SecureLend is now integrated with Claude Desktop. The
installation takes less than 30 seconds.
Manual Configuration (Alternative)
If you prefer to configure manually or the one-click install doesn’t work:Manual Setup Instructions
Manual Setup Instructions
Step 1: Locate Configuration FileFind your Claude Desktop configuration file:Open in terminal:Step 2: Add SecureLend ServerAdd this configuration to your Step 3: Restart Claude DesktopQuit Claude Desktop completely and reopen it.
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
mcpServers section:ChatGPT
Connect SecureLend’s MCP server directly to ChatGPT using Developer Mode.Installation Steps
Open ChatGPT Settings
Go to chat.openai.com, log in, and click Settings in the bottom left
SecureLend tools are now available in ChatGPT! Start a new conversation and
try a financial query.
Alternative: GPT Store (If Available)
Alternative: GPT Store (If Available)
If SecureLend is published as a GPT in the ChatGPT store:
- Click “Explore GPTs” in the sidebar
- Search for “SecureLend Financial Services”
- Click on the SecureLend GPT to start using it
https://mcp.securelend.ai/mcp.ChatGPT Plus or Enterprise required for MCP server access and Developer
Mode.
Example Queries
Try these in ChatGPT with SecureLend MCP enabled:TypeScript SDK
For programmatic access, use our TypeScript SDK:Verification
After installation, verify SecureLend is working:Quick Test Queries
- Business Loans
- Personal Loans
compare_business_loans and returns loan offersIf Claude responds with specific loan offers, rates, or calculations,
SecureLend is working correctly!
Troubleshooting
One-Click Install Issues
Double-clicking .mcpb file doesn't open Claude
Double-clicking .mcpb file doesn't open Claude
Possible causes:
- Claude Desktop not installed
- File association not set
- Ensure Claude Desktop is installed
- Right-click the
.mcpbfile → Open With → Claude Desktop - Or drag the file onto the Claude Desktop icon
- If still not working, use manual configuration method above
Installation prompt doesn't appear
Installation prompt doesn't appear
Possible causes: - Claude Desktop is already running - Extension already
installed Solutions: 1. Quit Claude Desktop completely (check menu
bar/system tray) 2. Double-click the
.mcpb file again 3. If already
installed, the extension should already be working 4. Test with a query to
verify it’s working'Install' button is grayed out
'Install' button is grayed out
Claude Desktop Issues
Tools not appearing in Claude
Tools not appearing in Claude
Possible causes:
- Installation not complete
- Claude Desktop not restarted
- Network connectivity issues
- Quit Claude Desktop completely (check system tray/menu bar)
- Reopen Claude Desktop and wait 5 seconds
- Try reinstalling using the one-click installer
- Check status.securelend.ai for service status
- Test network: Open
https://mcp.securelend.ai/mcpin browser
Connection timeout errors
Connection timeout errors
Possible causes: - No internet connection - Firewall blocking HTTPS -
Corporate proxy restrictions Solutions: 1. Test connection: Open
https://mcp.securelend.ai/mcp in browser 2. Check firewall allows HTTPS to
mcp.securelend.ai 3. If behind corporate proxy, contact IT about MCP access 4.
Check status.securelend.aiTools return errors
Tools return errors
Possible causes: - Invalid parameters - Rate limit exceeded - Server
issues Solutions: 1. Check parameter requirements in Tool
Reference 2. Wait 60 seconds if rate limited (100
requests/minute) 3. Verify
status.securelend.ai 4. Try a different query
to isolate the issue 5. Contact support@securelend.ai with specific error
messages
Want to uninstall SecureLend
Want to uninstall SecureLend
Steps:
- Open Claude Desktop settings
- Navigate to MCP servers section
- Find “securelend” in the list
- Click “Remove” or “Uninstall”
- Restart Claude Desktop
ChatGPT Issues
Can't find SecureLend GPT
Can't find SecureLend GPT
Solutions:
- Ensure you have ChatGPT Plus or Enterprise
- Search for exact name: “SecureLend Financial Services”
- Check if GPT is available in your region
- Contact support@securelend.ai if unavailable
GPT returns generic responses
GPT returns generic responses
Possible causes:
- Not using SecureLend GPT
- MCP connection failed
- Verify “SecureLend Financial Services” appears at top of chat
- Start a new conversation with the SecureLend GPT
- Try a specific query like “Compare business loans for $100k”
General Issues
Results seem outdated or incorrect
Results seem outdated or incorrect
Solutions:
- Loan offers update in real-time - try refreshing the query
- Check status.securelend.ai
- Verify parameters match lender requirements
- Contact support@securelend.ai with specific examples
Need help with specific lender
Need help with specific lender
Solutions:
- After comparison, use
get_offerto submit application - Use
track_offer_statusto check progress - Contact lender directly for detailed questions
- Email support@securelend.ai for integration help
Using the wrong server URL
Using the wrong server URL
The production MCP server URL is:NOT:
https://mcp.dev.securelend.ai/mcp(development)https://extensions.securelend.ai/(download page)
Example Conversations
Business Loan Comparison
Mortgage Calculation
What’s Included
After installing SecureLend, you get access to:6 Loan Comparison Tools
Personal loans, business loans, auto loans, student loans, mortgages
5 Banking Tools
Personal banking, business banking, savings accounts, credit cards
3 Financial Calculators
Loan payments, mortgage PITI, lease vs purchase analysis
6 Application Tools
Submit applications, track status, upload documents
Download Links
Production (Recommended)
Download for Claude Desktop
Development (Testing)
Download development version
Next Steps
Tool Reference
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Example Conversations
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SDK Documentation
Integrate programmatically
Support
Get help from our team
Support
Need help? We’re here for you:- Email: developers@securelend.ai
- Status: status.securelend.ai
- GitHub: SecureLend/mcp-financial-services
- Response Time: Within 24 hours for developer inquiries
The one-click installer was designed to make MCP setup as simple as possible.
If you encounter any issues, please let us know at developers@securelend.ai.