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How to use Theta Health Extension in Claude Desktop?

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About Theta Health Extension

Theta Health Extension is the world’s first HIPAA-compliant health data AI extension (MCP), available for use in Claude Desktop, Cursor, ChatWise, and ChatGPT Business. It transforms your AI into a personal health expert.

Once installed in Claude Desktop, Claude can provide personalized health insights based on your health data. Simply sync and upload your health reports to Theta Health Drive—you control which files are accessible. This allows Claude to offer tailored, context-aware health guidance.


Install Theta Health Extension in Claude Desktop

Ensure Claude Desktop is open before starting.

Step 1: Download Theta Health Extension

Visit thetahealth.ai/mcp, then click Download in the navigation bar to get the extension file: theta-health.dxt.

Step 2: Install on Claude Desktop

Double-click the downloaded file. Claude Desktop will automatically launch, install Theta Health Extension, and direct you to the Claude Extensions page. Click Install to finish setup.

Step 3: Ask Health Questions

Start chatting! Ask any health-related question in Claude. The first time you do it, Claude will ask permission to use the extension—select Allow always or Allow once.

If no health data is uploaded yet, Claude will guide you to sign up or sign in to Theta Health Drive. Just follow the steps to complete your upload.

Your health data remains secure, private, and under your control at all times.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is my health data secure when using Theta Health Extension?

Yes. Theta Health Extension is fully HIPAA-compliant, meaning your data is encrypted, stored securely, and only accessible with your explicit permission. You decide which files your AI can access.

Do I need to upload health data to use the extension?

Claude can answer general health questions without your data, but personalized insights (e.g. based on your labs, allergies, or conditions) require uploading health reports to Theta Health Drive.

What file types are supported for uploading?

Blood Test Reports
CBC, biochemistry panels, vitamin/mineral levels, hormone tests
Supported format: PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, WEBP
Genetic Data
Supported format: TXT, ZIP
Annual Health Checkups
Physical exams, body composition, ultrasound, ECG reports
Supported format: PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, WEBP
Medical Imaging
X-rays, MRI, CT scan snapshots
Supported format: DICOM, JPEG, JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, WEBP
Mental Health Assessments
Sleep, anxiety, mood, self-assessments
Supported format: PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, WEBP
Allergy Reports
Food/environmental allergens (IgE, skin prick tests)
Supported format: PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, WEBP
Medication & Treatment Plans
Prescriptions, long-term medications, chronic treatment records
Supported format: PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, WEBP

Can I use Theta Health Extension in other AI platforms besides Claude?

Yes. Theta Health Extension is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, ChatWise, and ChatGPT Business. Functionality may vary slightly depending on the platform, but the core experience remains the same.


Need help or have feedback?

We’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out anytime.

Email: support@thetahealth.ai