How to Use the CircleCI MCP in Claude

Q: Can I view shared environment variables for CircleCI in Claude Desktop?

Yes. This MCP tool lets your desktop agent call listccicontexts to show you your shared organization contexts.

Q: What is the fastest way to debug a failed CircleCI job using Claude Desktop?

Ask the desktop agent to inspect the failed run. It calls listworkflowjobs and getjobdetails to pinpoint the exact step that broke.

Run CircleCI workflows and inspect failed jobs directly inside Claude Desktop without leaving your chat window.

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Trigger pipelines directly from Claude Desktop

`trigger_cci_pipeline` lets you kick off new builds from your desktop chat without digging through the web UI. You tell the agent what branch to build, and it starts the run instantly. If you need to check who started it or verify your credentials, `get_my_cci_profile` grabs your user details. This saves you from context-switching when you just want to test a quick fix.

Debug failing workflows with your Claude Desktop agent

`get_job_details` brings raw build logs and failure states directly into your local Claude Desktop window. When a build breaks, your agent reads the exact step that failed instead of making you hunt through browser tabs. The agent uses `list_workflow_jobs` via this MCP connection to map out the entire run so you see which step choked. You get a clear picture of the broken pipeline right in your chat.

Monitor pipeline health using this MCP Server

`list_cci_pipelines` fetches your recent run history so your desktop agent can spot recurring build failures. You ask Claude Desktop what failed today, and it pulls the list immediately. To drill down further, `list_pipeline_workflows` and `get_workflow_details` show you the exact execution paths. You spot bottlenecks in your build sequence without opening a single browser tab.

Setup guide

Set up CircleCI 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 CircleCI 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 CircleCI 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 circleci-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about CircleCI MCP in Claude Desktop

Ask Claude Desktop to run a build on your branch. The agent uses `trigger_cci_pipeline` to start the run and reports the status back to your chat.

Yes. This MCP tool lets your desktop agent call `list_cci_contexts` to show you your shared organization contexts.

Ask the desktop agent to inspect the failed run. It calls `list_workflow_jobs` and `get_job_details` to pinpoint the exact step that broke.

No, you can connect this remote MCP server using a URL in your claude.ai browser settings. The desktop app runs it locally via stdio, while the web version connects over HTTPS.

Your pipeline details, job logs, and workflow contexts never pass through third-party databases. Vinkius runs the server in an isolated sandbox, keeping your build tokens secure.

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