How to Use the ButterCMS MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect ButterCMS to Claude Desktop?

You add the server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Once you restart the app, the tools appear under the hammer icon in your chat window.

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Setup ButterCMS with Claude Desktop

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Manage your site content in Claude Desktop

Stop switching tabs to check your CMS. You can query your blog posts and page layouts using `get_page_layout` and `list_blog_posts` while you write. Your agent pulls the exact structure into the chat window. This lets you reference live schema definitions without leaving the app.

Search and filter with this MCP Server

Find specific articles or collection items by calling `search_blog_posts` or `search_collection_field`. It returns the raw data you need to build your next feature. This tool handles the heavy lifting of parsing CMS arrays. You get the results formatted for immediate use in your documents.

Organize writers and categories

Check your team's output by running `list_butter_authors` or `list_butter_categories`. It maps your taxonomy hits to the current conversation context. Your AI client interprets these groupings instantly. It creates a clear view of your publishing history based on the current CMS state.

Setup guide

Set up ButterCMS 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 ButterCMS 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 ButterCMS 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 buttercms-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about ButterCMS MCP in Claude Desktop

You add the server configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file. Once you restart the app, the tools appear under the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, it uses the search tool to find specific slugs. You type a keyword, and the tool returns matching posts from your account.

It does if you use the custom connector feature. You paste the remote URL into your Integrations settings to enable it in the browser.

The server only reads your public and private CMS fields when you explicitly ask for them. It treats your blog content and author lists as ephemeral data during your session.

Your CMS tokens and content never leave your local machine. The server process stays within your environment, ensuring your private blog entries remain strictly between you and your agent.

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