How to Use the Camunda (BPMN Engine) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I deploy a new BPMN model from Claude Desktop to Camunda (BPMN Engine)?

Use the deployresources tool. Simply point your agent to the file path, and it handles the upload to your engine automatically.

Manage your Camunda (BPMN Engine) workflows directly inside Claude Desktop for faster process visibility.

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Full process control in Claude Desktop

You can now fire off new instances or check on stalled tasks without leaving your chat window. Use `start_process_instance` to kick off workflows or `search_process_instances` to see what is currently running. Everything happens in real-time. Just call `get_process_definition_xml` to pull the current logic and let your agent walk you through the execution steps.

Handle human tasks from the chat interface

Stop jumping between browser tabs to clear your queue. Your agent can call `assign_user_task` to delegate work or `complete_user_task` once the job is finished. If you need to see what is waiting for input, `search_user_tasks` pulls the list instantly. You can even grab the specific form using `get_user_task_form` to verify exactly what data is needed.

Debug engine incidents using this MCP Server

When things go sideways, you need to know why immediately. Use `search_incidents` to find errors across your deployment and `get_incident` for the full technical breakdown. This MCP Server provides the raw details you need to fix blocks. If a job is stuck, try `fail_job` to trigger your error handling logic or `throw_job_error` to catch the exception.

Setup guide

Set up Camunda (BPMN Engine) 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 Camunda (BPMN Engine) 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 Camunda (BPMN Engine) 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 camunda-bpmn-engine-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Camunda (BPMN Engine) MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes. You just need to add the server configuration to your local JSON file and restart the app. The tools will appear in your sidebar as soon as you connect.

Use the `deploy_resources` tool. Simply point your agent to the file path, and it handles the upload to your engine automatically.

It does. You can configure the server locally, and it will work across your enterprise account settings without issue.

Your process data stays within your local machine and the engine connection. We do not store your BPMN credentials or variable values on our servers.

All variable access is governed by your existing engine permissions. The server acts as a pass-through, ensuring no persistent logs are kept outside your infrastructure.

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