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Is Claude for Windows the Same as Claude Desktop App?
Is Claude for Windows the same as Claude Desktop? Yes — it's the Windows edition of the same app. Here's the full Claude app landscape, clearly explained.
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Is Claude for Windows the same as Claude Desktop? Yes — it's the Windows edition of the same app. Here's the full Claude app landscape, clearly explained.

claude_desktop_config.json is where Claude Desktop configures MCP servers. Find it on macOS and Windows, then edit it via Developer settings.