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

# Inheribase AI Integration: MCP and REST API Overview

> Connect Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI assistant to your Inheribase vault to manage your digital estate securely.

Inheribase provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets your local AI assistant interact with your vault securely. This integration is designed for humans who want their AI to help manage their digital inheritance — not for autonomous bots. Your AI assistant acts on your behalf, within the permissions you grant through scoped API keys.

## API key types

Before connecting an AI assistant, generate an API key from **Dashboard → Settings → API Keys**. Inheribase offers two key types with different permission scopes:

| Key prefix     | Access level                      | Use case                       |
| -------------- | --------------------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| `sk_human_...` | Full vault access                 | Personal, trusted environments |
| `sk_agent_...` | Restricted (read + check-in only) | Shared or automated setups     |

<Tip>
  Use `sk_agent_...` keys when configuring AI assistants in shared environments. Reserve `sk_human_...` keys for personal, single-user setups where you fully control the environment.
</Tip>

## Getting connected

<Steps>
  <Step title="Generate an API key">
    Navigate to **Dashboard → Settings → API Keys** and generate a scoped key.

    Choose `sk_human_...` for full access or `sk_agent_...` for restricted access. Copy the key immediately — it is only shown once.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure your AI">
    Add Inheribase to your AI assistant's MCP configuration using your API key.

    See the [MCP Server guide](/agents/mcp-server) for step-by-step setup instructions for Claude Desktop and other MCP-compatible tools.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start managing your estate">
    Once connected, your AI assistant can:

    * **Store assets** — Encrypt and upload documents, images, and files to your vault.
    * **Check vault status** — Monitor your succession timeline and Dead Man's Switch health.
    * **Perform check-ins** — Reset your Dead Man's Switch timer to confirm you are active.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="MCP Server setup" icon="server" href="/agents/mcp-server">
    Installation and configuration guide for the Inheribase MCP server.
  </Card>

  <Card title="MCP specification" icon="code" href="/agents/mcp-spec">
    Technical reference for tool definitions, authentication, and the JSON-RPC protocol.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API reference" icon="book-open" href="/agents/api">
    REST API for developers building custom integrations on the Inheribase protocol.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>