> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.provenmetal.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Connect the MCP and order boards.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect">
    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash Claude Code theme={"dark"}
      claude mcp add --transport http provenmetal-mcp https://mcp.provenmetal.com
      ```

      ```bash Codex theme={"dark"}
      codex mcp add provenmetal-mcp --url https://mcp.provenmetal.com
      ```
    </CodeGroup>

    Other clients: [Connect your agent](/mcp/connect).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask">
    From your project folder:

    ```text theme={"dark"}
    Order 5 of this board through ProvenMetal.
    ```

    For assembly, say so and include the BOM and pick-and-place. A KiCad project is enough on its own.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Answer">
    Pick finish, mask or anything else the files don't state, and where to ship. Or accept JLCPCB's standard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pay">
    You get the price, a board image and a checkout link with everything filled in.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Next time, the agent can pay with your saved details after you confirm an emailed code.
</Tip>

## Files

| Send | For |
| - | - |
| KiCad project | Bare or assembled boards |
| Gerber zip | Bare boards; add BOM and pick-and-place for assembly |
| ODB++ | Kept whole; stackup is read |
| BOM CSV | LCSC or manufacturer part numbers |
| Drawings, stackup PDF, README | Passed to ProvenMetal's team |

<Warning>
  ITAR designs can't be ordered through the MCP. Use [provenmetal.com](https://provenmetal.com).
</Warning>


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