How to Use the Authing MCP in Claude

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Setup Authing with Claude Desktop

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Manage users and groups in Claude Desktop

Stop hunting through admin consoles to find user IDs. Use `get_user` or `list_users` to pull raw account data directly into your conversation. Need to verify group membership? Call `list_groups` to see exactly who belongs where, then confirm their access level with `list_roles`.

Audit security logs via Claude Desktop

Pull security event history using `get_audit_logs` to spot suspicious activity patterns instantly. You get the logs in plain text, ready for your analysis. Check your current pool configuration with `get_security_settings` to ensure your settings align with company policy.

Map your application ecosystem in Claude Desktop

See every registered application in your tenant by running `list_applications`. It gives you a clear inventory of what is currently connected. Query `list_organizations` and `list_resources` to map out your permission structure. This MCP Server makes it easy to see how your resources connect to your user base.

Setup guide

Set up Authing 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 Authing 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 Authing 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 authing-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Authing MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in the Claude application support folder. Add the server command under the mcpServers key, restart your app, and you are ready to go.

Your credentials stay local to your machine. This MCP Server acts as a bridge, and your data never touches our servers during the request process.

Yes, paste the remote server URL into your integration settings. You will need to handle authentication once, then your tools appear in the chat interface.

You can chain multiple tool calls together within a single chat message. Use these tools to automate your identity management tasks.

Logs are transient data points displayed only during your active chat session. We do not store or persist your sensitive security audit records.

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