# AvanLink Model Context Protocol (MCP) Setup Guide
This guide documents how to generate your API key, configure, and register the AvanLink MCP server on your AI assistant client (such as Gemini/Antigravity, Cursor, VS Code, or Claude Code).
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## Step 1: Generate your API Key
The AvanLink MCP server uses key-based authentication (`x-api-key`).
1. Open your web browser and navigate to the AvanLink Dashboard at `/dashboard/mcp` (or `/dashboard/mcp/keys`).
2. Log in to your account.
3. Under t
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