How to Use the Caddy Server MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I link Caddy Server to Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command in your terminal with the server URL. This connects the tools to your headless Claude Code environment.

Control your Caddy Server from the terminal using Claude Code MCP.

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Claude Code manages Caddy Server via CLI

Run `load_config` directly from your shell to push new Caddyfile definitions to your server. Claude Code processes the text and applies it to your running instance. It parses your configuration logic and executes the necessary API calls. You stay in the terminal for every infrastructure change.

Automated upstream checks for Claude Code

Claude Code queries `get_upstreams` to verify that your proxy targets are responding. It pipes this output into your CI/CD logs or terminal history. Use `get_metrics` to inspect server health during a deployment. It gives you the immediate feedback you need to confirm your server is live.

Streamline PKI tasks with Claude Code

Use `get_pki_ca_certs` to fetch your chain info without leaving your SSH session. Claude Code handles the data retrieval and displays it in your terminal. When a job is done, `stop_server` terminates the process safely. It keeps your automation scripts clean and your server state predictable.

Setup guide

Set up Caddy Server MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see caddy-server-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Caddy Server transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Caddy Server tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http caddy-server-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Caddy Server MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "caddy-server-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Caddy Server MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal with the server URL. This connects the tools to your headless Claude Code environment.

It can. Claude Code uses the API tools to modify your configuration settings and update proxy rules directly from your command line.

It does. By executing the metrics tool, Claude Code pulls the Prometheus output into your terminal for immediate review.

The server connection is managed through a secure transport. Claude Code only has access to the specific configuration and monitoring tools you provide.

Claude Code only accesses your server configuration objects, upstream health reports, and certificate chains. Your server's internal state is protected by the Vinkius sandbox during every request.

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