How to Use the Carbonara MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install Carbonara for Claude Desktop?

Add the server details to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Once you restart the app, the tool becomes available in your chat window.

Generate crisp code screenshots in Claude Desktop using the Carbonara MCP Server.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Carbonara to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Create code images in Claude Desktop

Turn your messy code blocks into clean PNGs without leaving your chat. You just ask, and the `cook_code_image` tool handles the rendering. Claude Desktop calls this MCP Server to process your text. You get a base64 string back that renders directly in your conversation window.

Custom theme control

Tweak how your code looks by passing arguments to `cook_code_image`. You control the syntax highlighting and window style through your prompts. This MCP Server takes your code and applies a visual layout that fits your documentation needs. It turns raw text into a polished graphic instantly.

Quick export workflow

Save your snippets as images for Slack or email. Claude Desktop displays the output from the Carbonara tool immediately. Stop taking manual screenshots of your editor. This tool generates a high-quality image file that is ready for your team or blog.

Setup guide

Set up Carbonara 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 Carbonara 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 Carbonara 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 carbonara-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Carbonara MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server details to your claude_desktop_config.json file. Once you restart the app, the tool becomes available in your chat window.

Yes, Carbonara takes your code text and returns a PNG file. Claude Desktop renders this image so you can see your snippet design immediately.

It depends on your security setup. Carbonara processes your code to generate the image, so ensure your environment meets your internal compliance rules.

The tool returns a base64 encoded PNG. Claude Desktop displays this inside your chat history as a viewable image.

Carbonara only touches the specific code snippets you send for image generation. We keep your data ephemeral and do not store your source files on our servers.

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