# Test the connection

_Connect an AI assistant · 2 min read · Updated 2026-10-28 · https://lanachat.ai/guides/ai-test-connection/_

Two questions tell you the connection works and the token has the right boxes. It takes one minute and changes nothing in your workspace.

## Ask these, in order

Start your assistant and type:

1. **"Call get_capabilities on lanachat and tell me, in plain words, what this token can and cannot do."**
   The answer lists what is allowed: creators and media, AI configuration, publishing, Playground, fans, sales.
2. **"List my creators."**
   The assistant calls `list_workspace_models` and shows your creators. A new workspace has none: an empty list is a good answer too.

## What a good result looks like

- The assistant names the tools it called (`get_capabilities`, `list_workspace_models`).
- No error. The creator names match what you see in **Studio › Creators**.
- "Generate Playground replies" is in the list of allowed things. If not, tick it on the token with **Edit**, then restart the assistant.

## What a problem looks like

| You see | It means | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| `401` or "unauthorized" | wrong, revoked or expired token, or `Bearer ` missing | copy the token again, check the header |
| `403` or "permission" | the token lacks a box | **Edit** the token, tick the box, restart |
| "no tool lanachat" or "tool not found" | the server is not added, or the box is off | check `/mcp`, check the boxes |
| no answer, timeout | network or server down | try again in a few minutes |

More in [Troubleshooting](https://lanachat.ai/guides/ai-troubleshooting/).

## Related

- [Troubleshooting the MCP: 401, 403, missing tools](https://lanachat.ai/guides/ai-troubleshooting/)
- [Create your MCP token](https://lanachat.ai/guides/ai-create-mcp-token/)
- [API & MCP: connect an AI assistant](https://lanachat.ai/guides/api-mcp/)