Balena MCP Server

Q: Is it possible to update a device's environment variables through the AI?

Yes! Use the createdeviceenv_var tool by providing the Device ID, the variable name, and the desired value. The AI will apply the change to the specific device immediately.

Manage IoT fleets and edge devices via Balena — list devices, manage environment variables, and track releases directly from your AI agent.

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Claude

ChatGPT

Cursor

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Windsurf

VS Code

JetBrains

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+ other MCP clients

create

Create device env var on Balena

Create a device environment variable

create

Create device tag on Balena

Create a device tag

get

Get os download url on Balena

Get the download URL for a balenaOS image

list

List api keys on Balena

List Balena API keys

list

List devices on Balena

Use OData $filter, $select, and $expand for advanced querying (e.g., $filter=uuid eq '<UUID>'). List devices in Balena fleets

list

List fleets on Balena

Use OData $filter, $select, and $expand for advanced querying (e.g., $filter=slug eq '<SLUG>'). List Balena fleets (applications)

list

List organizations on Balena

List Balena organizations

list

List os versions on Balena

g., raspberrypi3). List available balenaOS versions for a device type

list

List releases on Balena

Use OData $filter to filter by fleet (e.g., $filter=belongs_to__application eq <FLEET_ID>). List Balena releases

action

Whoami on Balena

Get current Balena user details

Security & Code Integrity Audit

Every tool in the Balena MCP Server is continuously audited by the Vinkius Security Engine. We guarantee zero-trust payload isolation, strict data boundaries, and deterministic execution for enterprise-grade AI agents.

A+Score: 100

How Vinkius protects your data

Can I set different limits for each virtual assistant on my team?

Absolutely. You have full control in our command center. You can create an AI agent that only "reads" data so the support team can answer questions, and another superpowered agent that can "edit" and "create" information exclusively for your operations team. Each AI gets exactly the level of access you allow.

Is there a risk of the AI "going crazy" and deleting important company data?

No. With Vinkius, the AI operates on "rails". It can only make the exact moves you authorized in the tool's settings. It cannot invent routes, access other networks in your company, or decide to delete random files. If the action isn't in the approved catalog, the attempt is blocked instantly.

Is it possible to update a device's environment variables through the AI?

Yes! Use the create_device_env_var tool by providing the Device ID, the variable name, and the desired value. The AI will apply the change to the specific device immediately.

Can I audit what my AI agents are doing with this integration?

Yes, Vinkius provides an immutable, HMAC-chained audit log. Every tool execution, payload, and response is tracked in real-time on your dashboard, giving you complete visibility into your agent's actions.

Balena Capabilities for AI Assistants

Connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor) with the Balena MCP server to manage operations across the following domains.

Next-Gen fleet management Operations

The Balena connection gives ChatGPT direct access to fleet management tools. The integration handles the logic required for continuous cloud infrastructure operations.

Seamless edge computing Integration

Connect the Balena server to enable edge computing workflows. The integration provides structured schemas for Claude to mutate cloud infrastructure data.