The Spool List

Connector

Use The Spool List in Claude

Yes. Add The Spool List to Claude as a custom connector with the URL below and choose no sign-in. Claude can then search makers, open jobs, shop items and designs, give a ballpark price and prepare a job post for you to check and post yourself. It is free and read-only, and it works on every Claude plan, including Free.

Connector URL

https://api.thespoollist.com/mcp/public
Sign-inNone
AccessRead-only: nothing is posted, bought or changed for you
CostFree

Add it on Free, Pro, Max or Ultra

  1. In Claude, open Customize › Connectors.
  2. Click Add custom connector.
  3. Name it The Spool List and paste the URL above as the remote MCP server URL.
  4. If Claude asks how people connect, choose No sign-in. There are no OAuth details to enter.
  5. Click Add.
The Free plan allows one custom connector. If you already have one, remove it or use a paid plan.

Add it for a Team or Enterprise organization

On Team and Enterprise plans an Owner adds custom connectors for everyone:

  1. Go to Organization settings › Connectors.
  2. Select Add, then Custom. If asked for the type, choose Web.
  3. Paste the URL above, leave the OAuth fields empty and click Add.

Members then find it under Customize › Connectors with a Custom label and click Connect.

Use it in a chat

Click + in the message box, open Connectors and make sure The Spool List is on for that conversation. Then ask in plain words. Claude decides which tool to call and shows the results with links back to The Spool List. Claude may ask you to approve a tool the first time; every tool only reads public marketplace data, so approving it cannot post, buy or change anything.

Claude Code

In Claude Code, add the same server from the terminal:

claude mcp add --transport http the-spool-list https://api.thespoollist.com/mcp/public

Things to ask Claude

  • “The plastic clip on my dishwasher rack snapped. Find someone to print a new one.”
  • “Find a painter for 20 Warhammer miniatures.”
  • “Who can make a foam armour cosplay helmet, and roughly what would it cost?”
  • “Are there 3D printing makers near Manchester?”
  • “Write up a job post for a laser-engraved wedding sign and give me the link.”

The full tool list, privacy details and limits are on the connector page. Using ChatGPT too? See The Spool List in ChatGPT.

Questions

Is The Spool List connector free in Claude?

Yes. The connector is free and needs no Spool List account. On Claude's Free plan you can add one custom connector, so it counts as that one.

Can Claude post a job or pay a maker for me?

No. Every tool is read-only. Claude can prepare a pre-filled job post link, but nothing is posted until you open it, check it and post it yourself. Payment happens on The Spool List, and it stays protected until you confirm delivery.

Why don't I see Add custom connector?

On Team and Enterprise plans only an Owner (or, on Enterprise, a role allowed to manage the organization's libraries) can add custom connectors. Ask an Owner to add it under Organization settings › Connectors.

What can I ask?

Anything about getting something made by a person: replacement or discontinued parts, cosplay costumes and props, miniature painting, 3D printing, laser engraving, embroidery, woodwork and other custom work. You can also ask for makers near a city, a ballpark price, or a job post link.

What data does the connector see?

Only the search terms and filters each request needs. The Spool List never receives your conversation, name, email or account. Results contain only information that is already public on thespoollist.com.

Rather post it yourself?

You don't need an assistant to get quotes. Post your job on The Spool List — it's free to post, and makers quote on it.