How to Use the Aptoscan (Aptos Blockchain Explorer API) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the Aptoscan (Aptos Blockchain Explorer API) in Claude Desktop?

You have two options. Add the server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file to run it locally. Alternatively, log into claude.ai and paste the Vinkius remote MCP URL into your Custom Connectors settings for instant browser access.

Pull live Aptos blockchain data directly into Claude Desktop to inspect accounts, tokens, and transactions without opening a browser tab.

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Setup Aptoscan (Aptos Blockchain Explorer API) with Claude Desktop

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Audit Aptos accounts inside Claude Desktop

Investigating a wallet address usually means opening a dozen browser tabs. You paste the address into an explorer, click through token tabs, and try to piece together the history. This MCP Server changes that entirely. Just ask Claude to check a specific address, and it pulls the exact state of that wallet right into your chat window. The agent uses `get_account_balance` to check the native APT holdings and `get_account_tokens` to list every NFT and fungible asset the user owns. If you need to dig deeper into what smart contracts they interact with, `get_account_modules` and `get_account_resources` pull the raw Move module data so you can read the contract state directly.

Trace on-chain transactions instantly

Failed transactions are a massive headache when you build on Aptos. Instead of digging through raw JSON payloads on a block explorer, you hand the transaction hash to your AI client. Claude reads the execution results, parses the events, and tells you exactly why a specific call failed. You trigger `get_transaction_by_hash` or `get_transaction_by_version` to pull the exact execution trace. When you need the broader context of network state during that execution, `get_block_by_height` grabs the entire block data. It turns your chat interface into a dedicated blockchain forensics tool.

Inspect Move modules and token metadata

Verifying NFT collections or fungible asset supplies requires pulling metadata from the ledger. Writing a custom script to fetch this takes unnecessary time. Claude handles the API calls and formats the supply metrics perfectly in your conversation. By calling `get_token_data`, the AI fetches the exact supply caps, minting history, and metadata URIs for any asset on the network. Combine this with `get_account_transactions` to track exactly when and where those tokens moved across the ecosystem.

Setup guide

Set up Aptoscan (Aptos Blockchain Explorer API) 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 Aptoscan (Aptos Blockchain Explorer API) 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 Aptoscan (Aptos Blockchain Explorer API) 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 aptoscan-aptos-blockchain-explorer-api-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aptoscan-aptos-blockchain-explorer-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Aptoscan (Aptos Blockchain Explorer API) MCP in Claude Desktop

You have two options. Add the server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file to run it locally. Alternatively, log into claude.ai and paste the Vinkius remote MCP URL into your Custom Connectors settings for instant browser access.

No. This integration only reads data from the network. It cannot sign, broadcast, or modify any on-chain state.

Yes. Both the desktop app and the web interface support custom MCP connections on all tier levels. You just need a valid Vinkius endpoint token to authenticate the requests.

You might be passing an invalid token standard or an incorrect address format. Ensure you provide the full hex address when asking the AI to check specific assets.

The server only transmits public ledger data like wallet balances, transaction hashes, and Move module code. Vinkius routes these read-only requests through an ephemeral V8 sandbox, ensuring your specific queries are never logged or stored permanently.

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