Backblaze B2 MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Backblaze B2 as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add backblaze-b2 --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Backblaze B2 MCP Server
Connect your Backblaze B2 account to any AI agent and manage your cloud storage architecture directly through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Backblaze B2 as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Backblaze B2 data drives decisions without human intervention.
O que você pode fazer
- Buckets — Create, delete, update privacy (allPrivate/allPublic), and list globally mapped storage buckets
- File Management — Hide files (soft delete), remove explicit file versions (hard delete), and list surface names
- Health Validation — List unfinished large file chunks to find failed multipart uploads
- File Intelligence — Retrieve granular file details, sizes, hashes (SHA1), and content types natively
Como funciona
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Backblaze B2 Application Key ID and Key
3. Start architecting storage and debugging files from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Your AI agent now has the power to orchestrate secure and cost-effective object storage without leaving your editor.
Para quem é?
- DevOps Engineers — rapidly verify bucket states, clean up abandoned file versions, and debug failed multipart streams
- Backend Developers — create public and private storage domains directly from development spaces
- System Administrators — audit object footprint securely and perform granular file integrity checks
The Backblaze B2 MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Backblaze B2 to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Backblaze B2 MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Backblaze B2
Ask Claude: "Using Backblaze B2, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Backblaze B2 MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Backblaze B2 through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Backblaze B2 tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Backblaze B2 + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Backblaze B2 MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Backblaze B2 tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Backblaze B2 nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Backblaze B2 outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Backblaze B2 status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Backblaze B2 MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Backblaze B2 to Claude Code via MCP:
authorize_account
Uncovers the dynamically assigned apiUrl (e.g. api003.backblazeb2.com) natively orchestrating regional data ingress specifically assigned to your billing account. Verify and extract Backblaze global session routing endpoints
create_bucket
Bootstraps essential structures before assigning automated backup syncs overriding file lock retention bounds. Provision a fresh logical Storage Bucket partition
delete_bucket
Fails intentionally via 400 Bad Request if standard files or hidden object versions persist nested inside. Ensure all lifecycle rules completed purging prior to command. Irreversibly delete an entirely empty Backblaze Storage Bucket
delete_file_version
Instantly removes the storage footprint avoiding long-term retention hoarding. Irreversibly vaporize specific absolute chunk data from disk arrays
get_file_info
Obtain granular checksum and headers associated with one precise B2 File
hide_file
Does not actually delete binary payload, merely injects a null-marker shadowing the actual file ensuring b2_list_file_names ignores it, enforcing safe soft deletion logic. Mark an active B2 file as hidden leaving data for lifecycle sweep
list_buckets
Crucial to resolve immutable String Bucket IDs prerequisite to executing downstream CRUD operations strictly inside native borders. Retrieve the exact Storage Buckets existing globally on the B2 Account
list_file_names
Examines precise .pdf, .mp4 file locations avoiding hidden shadowed states produced by lifecycle overwrite semantics. Paginate primary surface-level object metadata from a specific Bucket
list_unfinished_large_files
Crucial for verifying broken API pipelines originating from external S3 clients failing CompleteMultipartUpload. Scan B2 nodes for stalled Multipart Upload chunk aggregates
update_bucket
Use only for static asset endpoints. Mutate global ACL privacy settings for a bounded Bucket
Example Prompts for Backblaze B2 in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Backblaze B2 immediately.
"What buckets do we have enabled in Backblaze B2 right now?"
"Create a new private bucket named 'ai-crawler-logs-2026' and make it private."
"Get the file details and SHA1 for the object 'index.html' in the public bucket."
Troubleshooting Backblaze B2 MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Backblaze B2 to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Backblaze B2 + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Backblaze B2 MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Backblaze B2 with your favorite client
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Connect Backblaze B2 to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.