How to Use the BoxLock MCP in Claude

Q: Can I use BoxLock inside Claude Desktop to open my gates?

You can trigger the presstoopen tool to command your hardware. Just provide the required JSON payload to the AI to authorize the physical action.

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Setup BoxLock with Claude Desktop

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Manage your BoxLock hardware in Claude Desktop

You can pull up your entire inventory of smart locks using `list_locks` without leaving the chat. It gives you the current status of every device in your physical security network instantly. Keep track of your delivery zones by running `list_locations`. This tool maps your registered sites so you know exactly where your hardware is deployed.

Verify deliveries with Claude Desktop logs

Run `list_activities` to see a chronological history of every time a lock was accessed. You get the hard data needed to confirm if a carrier actually arrived at your site. Check which specific barcodes are authorized for your property using `list_barcodes`. This keeps your access control list clean and prevents unauthorized deliveries.

Remote access control via Claude Desktop

Trigger the `press_to_open` tool to remotely release a lock for a verified delivery person. You pass the necessary JSON data directly to the tool, and the physical lock responds in seconds. Audit your organization's access by calling `list_users`. This MCP Server ensures you know exactly who has permission to manage your security hardware at any given time.

Setup guide

Set up BoxLock 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 BoxLock 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 BoxLock 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 boxlock-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about BoxLock MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in the Claude application support folder. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the app to see the hammer icon appear.

Yes, this MCP Server runs as a local subprocess on your computer. It communicates through standard input and output to keep your interactions fast and private.

You can trigger the `press_to_open` tool to command your hardware. Just provide the required JSON payload to the AI to authorize the physical action.

No, this tool only fetches data from the API when you ask for it. It does not cache your activity logs or sensitive user information on your local machine.

Your lock activity logs and user lists remain encrypted in transit. The server only interacts with your specific account credentials to execute the commands you authorize.

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