Connecting Saras iQ with Claude: Setup & Usage Guide

Abhishek Diwan
2026-04-02T07:10:52Z

iQ MCP acts as a governed data access layer between Claude and your production data.

It enables Claude to securely access your AI-ready datasets through iQ, with iQ serving as the semantic and governance layer.

Single Source of Truth: Eliminates inconsistencies by ensuring all data is sourced from iQ

Governed Logic: All queries adhere to predefined business logic and standardized metrics

Trusted Outputs: Claude generates insights, reports, and dashboards using reliable, production-grade data in real time

Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure the following:

Your company has an active Saras iQ account and you have access as a user

If you're on a Claude Teams or Enterprise plan, ensure the iQ MCP connector has been added as a custom connector by your Claude admin. Share this guide with your admin to complete the setup

If the connector is already added, proceed with the steps below.

Connecting Claude with your iQ Account

1. Open Claude → Settings

2. Navigate to Connectors → Locate iQ MCP → Click Connect

As mentioned in the prerequisite, The custom connector becomes visible once it’s added in your Claude workspace—follow this quick guide to get set up.

3. You’ll be redirected to an authorization page → Log in using your iQ credentials

4. On the next screen, click Allow Access → A confirmation pop-up will appear → Click Open Claude

5. You’ll be redirected back to Claude, where a confirmation message will indicate the integration is complete

Using iQ MCP on Claude

1. Go to the Chat or CoWork interface in Claude

2. Start asking questions related to your data

Important Notes

iQ MCP includes 4 tools. The first time Claude uses any of them, it will request permission

Select “Always allow” to avoid repeated prompts

If multiple MCP connectors are enabled, Claude may ask you to choose one

Select iQ MCP

Best Practices

1. If multiple data connectors are enabled, explicitly mention iQ in your prompt to ensure the correct source is used

2. Validate outputs by asking follow-up questions like"Audit the dashboard against the response you got from iQ" , especially when Claude generates dashboards or summaries. To ensure Claude doesn't fabricate any numbers.

3. Use CoWork (on Claude Desktop) for complex tasks like building reports or dashboards

If you need help setting up, reach out to us over Slack or write us at support@sarasanalytics.com