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Analyzing Data with Claude

This guide explains how to use Claude AI to analyze your Iaptic data through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server.

Prerequisites

  • An Iaptic account with API credentials
  • Claude Desktop application
  • Node.js >= 18 installed on your system

Claude creating a visual user profile

Setting Up the MCP Server

Configure Claude Desktop by adding the following to your configuration file:

{
  "iaptic": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": [
      "mcp-server-iaptic",
      "--api-key", "your-api-key-here",
      "--app-name", "your-app-name-here"
    ]
  }
}

Available Data Analysis Capabilities

With the MCP server configured, you can ask Claude about:

Customer Analysis

  • Customer details and history
  • Customer behavior patterns
  • Customer lifetime value
  • Subscription status

Purchase Analysis

  • Purchase history and trends
  • Revenue analysis
  • Popular products or subscriptions
  • Purchase patterns over time

Transaction Analysis

  • Transaction details
  • Payment methods used
  • Transaction success rates
  • Refund patterns

Statistical Analysis

  • Revenue metrics
  • Growth trends
  • Customer retention
  • Conversion rates

Example Questions for Claude

Here are some example questions you can ask Claude:

  1. "What is our total revenue so far this month?"
  2. "Show me the purchase history for customer 12345"
  3. "What are our most popular subscription plans this week?"
  4. "How many new customers did we get last month?"

Claude Desktop with Iaptic

Best Practices

  1. Be Specific: When asking questions, provide specific time ranges and criteria to get more accurate answers.

  2. Data Privacy: Remember that Claude can access your Iaptic data through the MCP server. Ensure you're following your organization's data privacy policies.

  3. Verify Important Data: While Claude is helpful for analysis, always verify critical business decisions with your Iaptic dashboard.

  4. Use Natural Language: You can ask questions in natural language - Claude will translate your questions into the appropriate API calls.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

  1. Ensure the MCP server is running and properly configured
  2. Verify your API credentials are correct
  3. Check that Claude Desktop is properly configured
  4. Confirm you have the necessary permissions in your Iaptic account

Additional Resources