Setup tutorial by Sriram

Proxima

Follow the setup tutorial below, then use the final checklist before relying on it in a real workflow.

  • Practical setup
  • Beginner-readable
  • Business workflow focus
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Proxima

Install Node.js 18+ before anything else. Linux (Ubuntu/Debian):sudo apt update && sudo apt install nodejs npm -y W indows: Download the LTS installer from nodejs.org and check "Add to PATH" during

Install Node.js 18+ before anything else.

macOS:brew install node

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian):sudo apt update && sudo apt install nodejs npm -y

Linux (Fedora):sudo dnf install nodejs npm -y

W indows: Download the LTS installer from nodejs.org and check "Add to PATH" during

install

Verify: node –version

npx -y proxima
git clone https://github.com/Zen4-bit/Proxima.git
cd Proxima
npm install
npm start

The server runs on localhost:19222.

Cong le path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_confi g.json

Cong le path: ~/.confi g/Claude/claude_desktop_confi g.json

Proxim a Setup Guide

Prerequisites

Installation

M ethod 1: npx (Fastest)

M ethod 2: Clone from Source

Congure Claude Desktop

m acOS

Linux

Cong le path: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_confi g.json

{ "mcpServers": { "proxima": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "proxima"] } } } { "mcpServers": { "proxima": { "command": "node", "args": ["/full/path/to/Proxima/src/mcp-server-v3.js"] } } } On W indows, use forward slashes / or double backslashes \\ in the path. Go to Cursor Settings → MCP and paste the same JSON block above. sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/proxima.service [Unit]

Description=Proxima MCP Server

After=network.target [Service]

ExecStart=/usr/bin/node /home/YOUR_USERNAME/Proxima/src/mcp-server-v3.js

Restart=always User=YOUR_USERNAME W indows Cong (npx m ethod) Cong (source m ethod)

Congure Cursor

Run as Background Service (Optional)

Linux (system d)

[Install] WantedBy=multi-user.target sudo systemctl enable proxima sudo systemctl start proxima

npm install -g pm2

pm2 start "node C:/Users/YOUR_USERNAME/Proxima/src/mcp-server-v3.js" –name proxima

pm2 startup pm2 save . Restart Claude Desktop or Cursor after saving the cong . Allow access when prompted for localhost:19222 . Log in to each AI provider (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity) in the embedded browser

  • sessions are saved automatically

W indows (pm 2)

Final Steps

Final checklist

  • The required app, command, or service opens correctly.
  • Credentials are stored outside public files and screenshots.
  • A small test run completes before you use the setup for real work.
  • You know where logs, output files, and error messages are stored.
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