How to Use the Apiary MCP in Claude

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Apiary to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Apiary with Claude Desktop

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Manage your API design-first workflows with Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between your browser and the chat window. You can pull source code directly into your context using `get_api` to see exactly how your endpoints are structured. Updating your documentation is just as simple. Use `publish_blueprint` to push changes from your local files to Apiary without leaving the app.

Run live API tests inside your Claude Desktop chat

Stop guessing if your changes broke anything. Execute `run_tests` to trigger Dredd-style checks against your project while you discuss the results with your agent. Check the status of your documentation and mock server endpoints by calling `get_doc_url`. It keeps your reference material accurate while you work.

Organize your Apiary team assets from Claude Desktop

Switching between projects happens in seconds. Run `list_teams` to see your workspaces and then use `list_team_apis` to grab the specific project you need to audit. Keep track of your collaborators by using `list_team_members`. It helps you identify who to ping when the API design needs a quick review.

Setup guide

Set up Apiary 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 Apiary 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 Apiary 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 apiary-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Apiary MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in the Claude application folder. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the app to see your new tools.

Yes. You can use the suite of list tools to pull member and project data for any Apiary team directly into your Claude Desktop chat session.

You can trigger Dredd-style tests using the specific tool provided. The results appear in your chat, letting you fix issues before you commit code.

Vinkius manages your authentication tokens securely. You provide one endpoint token, and the MCP server handles the handshake so you don't have to manage keys manually.

Your API source code stays within the secure sandbox provided by the platform. We never store your blueprints, and all traffic is encrypted during transit.

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