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Claude Desktop Transport Bridge

by chromecide

A transport bridge for Claude Desktop that supports both SSE and WebSocket connections. It allows Claude Desktop to communicate using different transport protocols.

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What is Claude Desktop Transport Bridge?

The Claude Desktop Transport Bridge is a utility that enables Claude Desktop to establish connections using either Server-Sent Events (SSE) or WebSocket protocols. It acts as an intermediary, facilitating communication between Claude Desktop and services that require these specific transport mechanisms.

How to use Claude Desktop Transport Bridge?

Install globally using npm install -g github:chromecide/claude-desktop-transport-bridge. For SSE connections, use claude-bridge SSE '{"url": "your-sse-url-here"}'. For WebSocket connections, use claude-bridge WEBSOCKET '{"url": "your-websocket-url-here"}'. Ensure Node.js >= 20.0.0 and npm are installed.

Key features of Claude Desktop Transport Bridge

  • Supports SSE connections

  • Supports WebSocket connections

  • Easy installation via npm

  • Simple command-line interface

  • Node.js based

Use cases of Claude Desktop Transport Bridge

  • Connecting Claude Desktop to SSE-based services

  • Connecting Claude Desktop to WebSocket-based services

  • Extending Claude Desktop's communication capabilities

  • Integrating Claude Desktop with various backend systems

  • Enabling real-time communication with Claude Desktop

FAQ from Claude Desktop Transport Bridge

What is the purpose of this bridge?

It allows Claude Desktop to communicate using SSE or WebSocket connections.

What are the system requirements?

Node.js >= 20.0.0 and npm are required.

How do I install the bridge?

Use npm install -g github:chromecide/claude-desktop-transport-bridge.

How do I use it with SSE?

Use claude-bridge SSE '{"url": "your-sse-url-here"}'.

How do I use it with WebSocket?

Use claude-bridge WEBSOCKET '{"url": "your-websocket-url-here"}'.