How to Use the ChangeDetection.io MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the ChangeDetection.io MCP server in Claude Desktop?

Add the command to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Save it and restart the application completely to see the new tools appear.

Q: Can Claude Desktop analyze historical changes from ChangeDetection.io?

Yes. The agent calls getwatchhistory to pull past snapshots. It reads the timeline to tell you exactly when specific text was altered.

Q: What happens if I want to check a page's current status?

Your agent runs getwatch to pull the configuration and current state. It will tell you if the site is returning errors or tracking normally.

Monitor website changes via this MCP Server directly from Claude Desktop. Track text updates and manage alerts without leaving your chat.

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Track any URL via Claude Desktop

Tell your agent to monitor a new pricing page or competitor blog using the `create_watch` tool. The URL gets added to your tracking list immediately. You don't need to open a separate dashboard or click through settings menus. Managing these endpoints happens right in the chat interface. You can pull up everything you are tracking with `list_watches` or find a specific one using `search_watches`. If a page moves or you need to adjust the alert frequency, `update_watch` handles the configuration changes on the fly.

Read snapshot differences instantly

When a target page updates, your agent reads the exact modifications instantly. Claude calls `get_snapshot_diff` using the 'previous' and 'latest' keywords to pull the raw text differences straight into your conversation. This means you read the actual content changes instead of just getting a generic ping. If you need the full current state of the page to write a report, `get_snapshot` grabs the entire latest capture for your agent to analyze.

Organize alerts with this MCP Server

Organize your tracked URLs into specific categories without leaving your chat window. Tracking dozens of URLs gets messy fast, but you can group related sites by having the model run `create_tag` and assign them labels like competitors or internal-docs. Bulk operations become much easier once your feeds are tagged. Claude can retrieve specific groups using `get_tag` or list all your categories via `list_tags`. You can even pull in a massive list of new endpoints at once using `import_urls`.

Setup guide

Set up ChangeDetection.io 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 ChangeDetection.io 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 ChangeDetection.io 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 changedetectionio-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about ChangeDetection.io MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the command to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Save it and restart the application completely to see the new tools appear.

Yes. The agent calls `get_watch_history` to pull past snapshots. It reads the timeline to tell you exactly when specific text was altered.

Just tell the chat interface to stop tracking a specific URL. The client fires `delete_watch` to remove it from your active monitoring list.

Your agent runs `get_watch` to pull the configuration and current state. It will tell you if the site is returning errors or tracking normally.

No. The server only accesses the specific URLs you explicitly add via `create_watch` or `import_urls`. Vinkius runs this connection in an isolated sandbox, meaning your local browsing data remains completely private.

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