Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 19 tools to Add Policy, Add Schema, Authzen Evaluation, and more
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Cerbos (Access Control) as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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The Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server for Claude Code is a standout in the Developer Tools category — giving your AI agent 19 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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claude mcp add cerbos-access-control --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"Vinkius Desktop App
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About Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server
Connect your Cerbos instance to any AI agent to streamline authorization management and policy auditing through natural language.
Claude Code registers Cerbos (Access Control) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 19 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Cerbos (Access Control) data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Permission Checks — Use
check_resourcesto evaluate if a principal (user) has the rights to perform specific actions on resources. - Query Planning — Generate AST query plans with
plan_resourcesto filter database results based on complex authorization logic. - Policy Management — List, retrieve, add, or delete policies (RBAC/ABAC) using the Admin API tools like
list_policiesandadd_policy. - Schema & Auditing — Inspect resource schemas and review access logs with
list_auditLogsto ensure compliance. - Health & Metrics — Monitor your PDP (Policy Decision Point) status with
get_healthandget_metricsdirectly from the chat.
The Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server exposes 19 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 19 Cerbos (Access Control) tools available for Claude Code
When Claude Code connects to Cerbos (Access Control) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning authorization, rbac, abac, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Add policy on Cerbos (Access Control)
Add a new policy
Add schema on Cerbos (Access Control)
Add or update a schema
Authzen evaluation on Cerbos (Access Control)
Perform a single AuthZEN access evaluation
Authzen evaluations on Cerbos (Access Control)
Perform batch AuthZEN access evaluations
Check resources on Cerbos (Access Control)
Check permissions for a set of resources
Delete policy on Cerbos (Access Control)
Delete a policy by ID
Disable policy on Cerbos (Access Control)
Disable a policy
Enable policy on Cerbos (Access Control)
Enable a policy
Get authzen config on Cerbos (Access Control)
Get AuthZEN configuration metadata
Get health on Cerbos (Access Control)
Get Cerbos health status
Get metrics on Cerbos (Access Control)
Get Prometheus metrics from Cerbos
Get policy on Cerbos (Access Control)
Get a specific policy by ID
Get schema on Cerbos (Access Control)
Get a specific schema by ID
Get server info on Cerbos (Access Control)
Get Cerbos server version and build information
List audit logs on Cerbos (Access Control)
List audit logs
List policies on Cerbos (Access Control)
List all policies
List schemas on Cerbos (Access Control)
List all schemas
Plan resources on Cerbos (Access Control)
Produce a query plan (AST) for filtering resources
Update policy on Cerbos (Access Control)
Update an existing policy
Connect Cerbos (Access Control) to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Cerbos (Access Control) into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installedAdd the MCP Server
Verify the connection
claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a sessionStart using Cerbos (Access Control)
Why Use Claude Code with the Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Cerbos (Access Control) through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Cerbos (Access Control) tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Cerbos (Access Control) + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Cerbos (Access Control) tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Cerbos (Access Control) nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Cerbos (Access Control) outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Cerbos (Access Control) status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Example Prompts for Cerbos (Access Control) in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Cerbos (Access Control) immediately.
"Check if user 'user_123' with role 'admin' can 'delete' the resource 'document:abc'."
"Show me the health status and version of my Cerbos server."
"List all policies and tell me if there are any for the 'expense' resource."
Troubleshooting Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Cerbos (Access Control) to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Cerbos (Access Control) + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Explore More MCP Servers
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