How to Use the AdGuard Home MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop perform a DNS rewrite using AdGuard Home?

Yes, you can use the addrewrite tool to create custom DNS entries. It maps your chosen domain to a specific IP address directly through your chat window.

Q: Does AdGuard Home in Claude Desktop allow me to block services?

You can list and update blocked services by calling listblockedservices and updateblockedservices. This lets you restrict specific apps or sites across your entire home network.

Q: Is it possible to check host filtering status in Claude Desktop?

Run the checkhost tool to see if a domain is currently blocked. The agent will return the status immediately based on your active filter lists.

Manage your home network DNS and filtering rules directly from your Claude Desktop interface.

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Full DNS Control in Claude Desktop

Toggle protection status or modify DNS configurations without leaving your chat. Use `set_protection` or `set_dns_config` to adjust how your network handles traffic on the fly. This MCP server gives you a direct line to your server settings. You'll see exactly what's happening by running `get_status` or `get_dns_info` right in your active session.

Real-time Query Log Analysis

Examine your network traffic patterns using `get_query_log`. Your Claude Desktop instance can parse these requests to identify blocked domains or unusual spikes in traffic. Adjust your logging behavior with `update_query_log_config` to keep the data you need. It turns your raw DNS logs into readable insights without manual file checking.

Automated Client and Rule Management

Add new devices to your network or push custom rules using `add_client` and `set_user_rules`. Managing your home setup becomes a conversation rather than a chore. Push filter updates via `add_filter_url` to keep your blocklists current. Your agent handles the heavy lifting while you focus on your network architecture.

Setup guide

Set up AdGuard Home MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The AdGuard Home MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the AdGuard Home MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under adguard-home-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "adguard-home-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about AdGuard Home MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file via the Developer settings menu in the app. Add the server details to your mcpServers list and restart the client to see the available tools.

Yes, you can use the `add_rewrite` tool to create custom DNS entries. It maps your chosen domain to a specific IP address directly through your chat window.

You can list and update blocked services by calling `list_blocked_services` and `update_blocked_services`. This lets you restrict specific apps or sites across your entire home network.

Run the `check_host` tool to see if a domain is currently blocked. The agent will return the status immediately based on your active filter lists.

Your DNS query logs remain on your local AdGuard Home instance and are only accessed by your agent when you explicitly request them. The server never exports your private browsing history to external parties.

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