How to Use the Builder MCP in Claude

Q: Can I delete visual components using Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can. The wipevisualblock tool allows your agent to permanently remove specific content entries from your Builder space when you tell it to clean up old pages.

Get your Builder.io CMS content and schemas directly inside Claude Desktop so you can edit pages without leaving your chat.

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Query and audit schemas in Claude Desktop

The `list_builder_models` and `get_model_schema` tools in this MCP server let your AI client inspect your exact Builder.io data structures. You don't have to keep a browser tab open to check field names or types while drafting new content. The agent pulls down the field definitions in real-time. This lets you write precise JSON payloads that match your schema constraints on the first try.

Manage live landing page content

The `list_model_content` and `get_single_content` tools fetch live documents directly into your Claude Desktop workspace using the MCP protocol. You can quickly pull down a landing page, read its current layout, and spot-check the JSON structure. This direct access eliminates the need to manually export JSON files from the Builder interface. Your agent analyzes the layout rules and drafts updates based on real production data.

Direct visual block edits via MCP Server

The `create_visual_block`, `update_visual_block`, and `wipe_visual_block` tools give your Claude Desktop agent write access to your Builder.io models. You tell Claude Desktop to modify a button link or swap an image, and the change goes live in your CMS immediately. Tracking down media assets is handled by `get_media_file` to ensure you use the correct asset IDs. You bypass the web builder completely for routine text and image swaps.

Setup guide

Set up Builder 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 Builder 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 Builder 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 builder-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Builder MCP in Claude Desktop

You configure it by adding the server details to your local `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Once saved, the desktop app spins up the process via stdio, granting Claude immediate access to your CMS models through the MCP connection.

Yes, you can. The `wipe_visual_block` tool allows your agent to permanently remove specific content entries from your Builder space when you tell it to clean up old pages.

Yes, the setup works on both platforms. You just edit the local configuration JSON in your AppData or Library folder and restart the application to load the tools.

Look for the hammer icon in your Claude Desktop chat input box. Clicking it displays the list of active tools like `search_active_models` and `count_model_entities` running this MCP Server.

Your Builder.io API keys, schemas, media assets, and page content remain strictly within your local Claude Desktop environment. Vinkius runs the server in an isolated sandbox, meaning your CMS credentials and visual blocks are never stored or inspected by third parties.

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