How to Use the Agora MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the Agora MCP server to my Claude Desktop app?

You need to open your local claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart Claude Desktop, the Agora tools will show up under the hammer icon in your chat window.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle multiple Agora projects?

The client calls listprojects to view all your active environments. You can then instruct your agent to target a specific project ID when querying stats or spinning up rooms.

Spin up voice channels and control cloud recordings directly from your Claude Desktop chat interface.

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Control live cloud recordings in Claude Desktop

Claude Desktop triggers your video archiving workflows without forcing you into the Agora console. By passing instructions directly to your local config, your agent runs `acquire_cloud_recording` to grab a resource token and kicks off the session with `start_cloud_recording`. Stopping the stream is just as simple. Tell Claude Desktop to wrap up, and it calls `stop_cloud_recording` while checking the final storage status via `query_cloud_recording` to ensure your files land safely in your S3 bucket.

Audit active sessions from your sidebar

Checking on live user traffic shouldn't require writing custom admin scripts. When you ask Claude Desktop how many people are currently talking, this MCP server executes `list_active_calls` to pull real-time channel metrics straight into your active chat window. If you need to cross-reference those calls with other assets, your agent queries `list_whiteboard_rooms` to see if users are collaborating on a shared canvas. You get an instant snapshot of your production traffic without leaving your workspace.

Track project usage and billing trends

Keep tabs on your API consumption directly inside Claude Desktop. Your agent uses this MCP integration to pull raw consumption numbers via `get_usage_stats` to warn you before you hit your monthly tier limits. When managing multiple environments, Claude Desktop switches contexts cleanly. It pulls your active API keys using `list_projects` and fetches specific environment configurations with `get_project_details` so you always know which billing account is active.

Setup guide

Set up Agora 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 Agora 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 Agora 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 agora-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Agora MCP in Claude Desktop

You need to open your local `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once you save the file and restart Claude Desktop, the Agora tools will show up under the hammer icon in your chat window.

No, your local client will always ask for confirmation before executing tools like `start_cloud_recording`. You maintain full control over when the agent initiates calls to the API.

Yes, you can add it as a custom connector in your browser settings. Paste your Vinkius remote MCP server URL into the integrations tab on claude.ai, and the same live video tools will become active in your browser.

The client calls `list_projects` to view all your active environments. You can then instruct your agent to target a specific project ID when querying stats or spinning up rooms.

Your developer credentials and project tokens are kept secure inside the Vinkius vault, never hitting your local Claude Desktop chat logs directly. The server only transmits session metadata and recording resource IDs to your local machine, keeping your production API keys completely hidden from the LLM context.

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