Claude Marketplace & Plugins¶
Install the LexSocket plugin from the Claude marketplace to access European procurement data directly with the /tenders command.
Prerequisites
Create your LexSocket account first by clicking Start for free or Login at lexsocket.ai.
Claude Desktop¶
1. Open the Plugin Menu¶
In your Cowork environment, open the plugin menu from the sidebar.

2. Add the LexSocket Marketplace¶
Click the Personal tab, then select Add marketplace from GitHub.

Enter lexsocket/marketplace as the repository name.

3. Install the Tenders Plugin¶
You will see the tenders plugin listed in the marketplace. Click on it to install.


You're all set!
The plugin is now installed. You can use it with the /tenders command.
4. Try It Out¶
Type /tenders in the chat to start searching European procurement data.

Claude Code¶
1. Add the Marketplace¶
2. Install the Plugin¶
3. Restart and Verify¶
After restarting Claude Code, run:
Authentication
If you encounter authentication issues, run /mcp and follow the authentication flow.
Next Steps¶
- Quick Start: Connect MCP servers directly (without the marketplace)
- Examples: Real-world usage scenarios with screenshots
- TED Overview: Full reference of TED procurement search tools
- National Tenders Overview: Search below-threshold national tenders