How to Install AppHighway Tools in Claude Code
Learn how to set up the AppHighway marketplace in Claude Code, install MCP tools, and start using 70+ production-ready tools directly from your terminal.
TL;DR
- Sign up at apphighway.com and generate an API key
- Set the APPHIGHWAY_API_KEY environment variable
- Add the apphighway/claude-plugins marketplace source in Claude Code
- Install any tool via /plugins โ it auto-installs on first use
- Points are deducted automatically per tool call (free tier: 150 points/month)
Prerequisites
Claude Code CLI
Anthropic''s official CLI for Claude, installed and authenticated
AppHighway Account
Free account with 150 points/month included
Terminal Access
macOS, Linux, or WSL on Windows
Setup Guide
1. Create Your Account & Get an API Key
Sign up at apphighway.com using Google OAuth or email/password. Then navigate to Dashboard โ API Tokens and create a new token. Give it a name like ''claude-code'' so you can identify it later.
Copy your API key immediately โ you won''t be able to see it again. The free tier includes 150 points per month, no credit card required.
2. Set Your API Key as an Environment Variable
Add the following line to your shell profile (~/.zshrc, ~/.bashrc, or equivalent) so Claude Code can authenticate with AppHighway on every session:
export APPHIGHWAY_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"After adding the line, run ''source ~/.zshrc'' (or restart your terminal) for the change to take effect.
3. Add the AppHighway Marketplace
Inside Claude Code, type /plugins and press Tab to autocomplete. Select Marketplace from the menu, then choose Add Marketplace and enter the following repository:
apphighway/claude-pluginsYou only need to do this once. The marketplace source persists across sessions and is labeled ''apphighway-tools''.
4. Install a Tool
After adding the marketplace, you''ll see a list of 70+ available MCP tools. Select one to install โ for example, ''apphighway-text-to-speech''. Claude Code will prompt you to restart. After the restart, you''ll see a confirmation like: ''apphighway-text-to-speech Plugin ยท apphighway-tools ยท enabled''.
/plugins โ Marketplace โ select a tool โ Install โ Restart Claude CodeYou can verify your installed tools anytime by typing /mcp in Claude Code. Tools also auto-install the first time you use them.
5. Use the Tool
Simply ask Claude in natural language. For example: ''Convert the text "Hello, welcome to AppHighway!" to speech'' โ Claude will call the Text-to-Speech tool, deduct points automatically, and return a download URL for the generated audio file. You can also try: ''Use Structify to extract data from: John Smith is a 32-year-old engineer at Nexlayer in San Francisco.''
Each tool costs 1-7 points per call depending on complexity. Check your balance anytime at Dashboard โ Usage Analytics.
Tips & Next Steps
Free Tier
You start with 150 free points every month. That''s enough for dozens of tool calls to get started.
Need More Points?
Upgrade to Starter (1,200 pts), Pro (3,500 pts), or Scale (9,000 pts) for production workloads.
Browse the Marketplace
Discover 70+ tools across data transformation, AI analysis, developer utilities, and more.
Multiple API Keys
Create separate tokens for different projects with scoped tool access and rate limits.
You''re Ready to Go!
You''ve connected AppHighway to Claude Code and have access to 70+ MCP tools right from your terminal. Every tool in the marketplace works out of the box โ just ask Claude to use it.
Explore the full tool catalog in the marketplace and find the right tools for your workflow.