How to Use the Ably MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I install the Ably MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command with the server's HTTP URL in your terminal. Once added, you can query your messaging channels with simple prompts.

Q: Can Claude Code publish batch messages through Ably?

Yes, Claude Code uses batchpublish to push messages to multiple channels simultaneously. This is highly effective for automating system-wide status alerts.

Q: How does Claude Code handle channel metadata from Ably?

The tool uses getchannelmetadata to retrieve real-time state information for any active channel. Claude Code prints this directly to your terminal for fast debugging.

Q: Can I pull message history in a headless environment?

Yes, Claude Code uses getmessages to fetch message history. You can easily pipe this output to local files or other CLI utilities.

Run real-time messaging commands, track channel presence, and manage push notifications directly from Claude Code.

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Automate bulk messaging pipelines

`batch_publish` allows your agent to send messages to multiple channels in a single terminal request. This is ideal for running automated deployment alerts or status updates. For targeted updates, `publish_message` sends a single payload to a specific channel. You can pipe terminal outputs directly into these tools to keep your team informed.

Query active channels using this MCP Server

`list_channels` exposes all active communication channels right inside your terminal. Claude Code uses this to verify channel health during system outages. To check user activity, `batch_presence` fetches online statuses across multiple channels at once. It helps SREs quickly confirm if client connections are dropping.

Manage token lifecycles from the command line

`revoke_tokens` immediately cuts off access for specified tokens before they expire. Vinkius hosts this MCP Server so you can protect your systems without leaving the shell. To monitor the impact of these changes, `get_stats` pulls usage data. Claude Code analyzes these metrics to ensure traffic levels return to normal.

Setup guide

Set up Ably MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see ably-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Ably transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Ably tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http ably-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Ably MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ably-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Ably MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command with the server's HTTP URL in your terminal. Once added, you can query your messaging channels with simple prompts.

Yes, Claude Code uses `batch_publish` to push messages to multiple channels simultaneously. This is highly effective for automating system-wide status alerts.

The tool uses `get_channel_metadata` to retrieve real-time state information for any active channel. Claude Code prints this directly to your terminal for fast debugging.

Yes, Claude Code uses `get_messages` to fetch message history. You can easily pipe this output to local files or other CLI utilities.

Your credentials and tokens are kept secure within your local configuration and Vinkius's ephemeral environment. We never persist or inspect your message payloads.

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