How to Use the ChatFly MCP in Claude

Q: How do I see a list of all my ChatFly bots inside Claude Desktop?

Just ask Claude to list your bots. It will use the listbots tool to pull a complete inventory of every chatbot you've configured through ChatFly, displaying it right in the chat window.

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Create and Train Bots Instantly

This MCP server gives Claude the tools to build a chatbot from scratch. You start with `create_bot` to give it a name and a welcome message. Then, you feed it your company's knowledge—product docs, FAQs, whatever you have—using the `upload_data_source` tool. All of this happens conversationally. You can check what you've uploaded with `list_data_sources` or tweak the bot's settings with `update_bot` without ever leaving the Claude chat interface. It's a fast way to spin up and test different bot personalities.

Manage Your Chatbots from Claude Desktop

Get a full picture of your chatbots without opening another app. The `list_bots` tool gives you a quick rundown of every bot you've created. If you need to dig into a specific one, `get_bot` pulls up its details right in your Claude conversation. Because this is all happening through the Model Context Protocol, you can chain these commands together. Ask Claude to list all bots, then pick one and ask for its data sources. It feels like you're talking to your support system directly.

Talk to Your Bots Before They Go Live

The `chat` tool lets you interact with any bot you've built. This isn't a simulation; you're having a real conversation with the bot, powered by the data you gave it. It’s the fastest way to test responses and find gaps in its knowledge. You can do this from the Claude Desktop app for quick local tests or through the claude.ai web UI. This lets you QA a bot's ability to answer product questions or qualify a lead before you deploy it on your website.

Setup guide

Set up ChatFly 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 ChatFly 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 ChatFly 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 chatfly-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about ChatFly MCP in Claude Desktop

You have two options. For local work, add the server command to your `claude_desktop_config.json`. For a zero-install setup, just paste the Vinkius MCP server URL into the Custom Connectors section of your claude.ai settings.

Yes, the ChatFly tools work with all Claude plans. You can connect it via the web UI on the free plan or use the local configuration with the native desktop app.

You can upload knowledge sources like text files, FAQs, or product documentation. The `upload_data_source` tool lets you tell Claude to add this information to your bot so it can train on that content.

Just ask Claude to list your bots. It will use the `list_bots` tool to pull a complete inventory of every chatbot you've configured through ChatFly, displaying it right in the chat window.

ChatFly only processes the data you explicitly provide, like bot names, welcome messages, and the content of your knowledge sources. Your connection is secured through Vinkius, and the server itself runs in an ephemeral, zero-trust sandbox. Authentication is handled by a single Vinkius token.

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