Why use the plugin vs. raw MCP
The MCP server gives Claude access to Patchline’s product tools. The Claude plugin adds a thin skill layer on top:- Moment skills — four guided flows, each triggered by a natural
phrase, that know which tools to call and in what order:
drop— take a track from upload to a live store listing and a shareable release page.link— one smart link routing fans to every platform.fans— your audience overview, geography, and segments.operator— a prioritized to-do list across your catalog and campaigns.
- A get-started floor — say “get started” and Aria reads your workspace and names the single best next move.
- Grounded in your catalog — every skill reads and writes your real Patchline data; nothing is invented.
Install on Claude Code
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Add the marketplace
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Install the plugin
3
Authenticate
plugin:aria:aria. Browser opens for OAuth.4
Say get started
Just type:Aria reports your workspace and the best next move. From there, say
things like “drop my new single” or “make a smart link for my release”.
Install on Claude Desktop
Add to yourclaude_desktop_config.json:
The moment skills
You don’t run commands — you say what you want, and the matching skill takes over. The four moments:
Each skill knows which MCP tools to call and which Patchline data to
read, so one phrase runs the whole flow.
Pricing
The plugin itself is free. It’s a thin skill layer over the MCP server.
Repo & support
- Plugin source: github.com/Patchline-AI/aria
- Issues: github.com/Patchline-AI/aria/issues
Related pages
- MCP overview — the underlying tool surface
- MCP install — raw MCP if you don’t use Claude
- MCP tools reference — every tool, by family
- Aria overview — Aria in general
FAQ
Do I need both the plugin AND the MCP server?
Do I need both the plugin AND the MCP server?
The plugin includes the MCP server. Don’t install both separately —
you’ll get duplicate tool listings. Pick one (plugin if you use
Claude, raw MCP for other clients).
Can I use the plugin without a Patchline account?
Can I use the plugin without a Patchline account?
No. The plugin connects to your Patchline workspace. You need a
free account at minimum.
How do I trigger a skill?
How do I trigger a skill?
Just say what you want in plain language — “drop my new single”,
“make a smart link”, “who are my fans”, “what should I do today”.
There are no slash commands to memorize.
Do I have to follow a fixed order?
Do I have to follow a fixed order?
No. Each skill is a standalone, single-job action. Use whichever
moment you’re in; say “get started” any time you’re unsure.