How to Use the BoardMix MCP in Claude

Q: How do I link BoardMix to Claude Desktop?

Add the configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Once you restart the app, the tools become available under the hammer icon.

Q: Can I list BoardMix templates in Claude Desktop?

Yes, use the listtemplates tool. It returns all available layouts so your agent can help you pick the right start for your next diagram.

Manage your whiteboard architecture directly inside Claude Desktop without leaving your workspace.

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Full whiteboard control in Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between tabs to find your project maps. Use `create_file` to spin up a new whiteboard or `list_files` to grab existing ones, all while staying inside your current conversation. Your agent parses the structure of your boards using `list_nodes`. It's how you turn a messy brainstorming session into a clean technical spec without manual copy-pasting.

Track team progress via Claude Desktop

Keep an eye on who is working on what by pulling your organization info. Use `list_teams` and `list_team_projects` to see the current status of every group in your workspace. When you need to check specific feedback, pull it in with `get_comments`. It keeps the conversation grounded in the reality of your shared documents.

Review whiteboard history in Claude Desktop

Never lose track of a design iteration. Use `get_file_versions` to see exactly how your whiteboard changed over time, then pull the details with `get_file` to compare the old state to the new one. This MCP server gives you a clear audit trail. You get the specific data you need to explain design shifts to stakeholders.

Setup guide

Set up BoardMix 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 BoardMix 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 BoardMix 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 boardmix-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about BoardMix MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file. Once you restart the app, the tools become available under the hammer icon.

Yes, use the `list_templates` tool. It returns all available layouts so your agent can help you pick the right start for your next diagram.

It runs fine on Windows. Just update your app config in the %APPDATA% folder and you're good to go.

We isolate your whiteboard metadata and node structure in a sandboxed environment. Your content stays private and is only accessed when you explicitly trigger a tool.

You provide an endpoint token during configuration. This ensures that only your authorized Claude Desktop sessions can query your files or team records.

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