Claude Desktop Transport Bridge

What is Claude Desktop Transport Bridge?

A transport bridge for Claude Desktop that supports both SSE and WebSocket connections, allowing external systems to communicate with Claude Desktop via these protocols.

How to use Claude Desktop Transport Bridge?

Install globally from GitHub with npm install -g github:chromecide/claude-desktop-transport-bridge. Then use the claude-bridge command with either SSE or WEBSOCKET protocol and a JSON object containing the URL, e.g., claude-bridge SSE '{"url": "your-sse-url-here"}'.

Key features of Claude Desktop Transport Bridge

• Supports SSE (Server-Sent Events) connections
• Supports WebSocket connections
• Global npm installation from GitHub
• Simple command-line interface
• Requires Node.js >= 20.0.0

Use cases of Claude Desktop Transport Bridge

• Bridging external SSE event sources to Claude Desktop
• Connecting WebSocket-based data streams to Claude Desktop
• Enabling real-time communication between Claude Desktop and external services

FAQ from Claude Desktop Transport Bridge

What is the runtime requirement for Claude Desktop Transport Bridge?

Node.js version 20.0.0 or higher and npm are required.

How do I install Claude Desktop Transport Bridge?

Install globally from GitHub using the command: npm install -g github:chromecide/claude-desktop-transport-bridge.

What transport protocols does Claude Desktop Transport Bridge support?

SSE (Server-Sent Events) and WebSocket connections.

Can I use Claude Desktop Transport Bridge for development?

Yes, you can clone the repository, install dependencies, and use the build and watch scripts for development.