How to Use the Civo (Cloud-native Kubernetes Cloud Provider API) MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop manage Civo (Cloud-native Kubernetes Cloud Provider API) firewalls?

Yes. The agent reads existing configurations using listfirewallrules. It then writes new security protocols by calling createfirewallrule directly.

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Spin up infrastructure via MCP Server

This MCP Server lets Claude provision cloud resources on demand. You tell your agent to set up a new environment, and it calls `create_cluster` to deploy a full Kubernetes setup. Compute management works the same way. The AI can execute `create_instance` for raw virtual machines, then follow up with `start_instance` or `stop_instance` based on your schedule.

Map out networks and attach volumes

This server attaches storage directly to active nodes. Claude uses `create_volume` to allocate block storage, then runs `attach_volume` to bind it to a specific compute instance. Traffic control happens at the API level. Your agent builds isolated environments using `create_network` and secures them by applying rules through `create_firewall` and `create_firewall_rule`.

Track hourly usage and route DNS

This tool pulls your current infrastructure spend without requiring a separate dashboard. Here, Claude grabs your actual billing data by calling `get_charges` and checks account limits via `get_quota`. Public-facing services need routing. The AI handles DNS setup by executing `create_domain` for the root zone, then maps specific endpoints using `create_domain_record`.

Setup guide

Set up Civo (Cloud-native Kubernetes Cloud Provider API) 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 Civo (Cloud-native Kubernetes Cloud Provider API) 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 Civo (Cloud-native Kubernetes Cloud Provider API) 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 civo-cloud-native-kubernetes-cloud-provider-api-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "civo-cloud-native-kubernetes-cloud-provider-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Civo (Cloud-native Kubernetes Cloud Provider API) MCP in Claude Desktop

Grab your API token from the provider dashboard. Paste the Vinkius MCP URL into Claude's custom connectors settings, then authenticate. Your agent gets instant access to the infrastructure tools.

Yes. The agent reads existing configurations using `list_firewall_rules`. It then writes new security protocols by calling `create_firewall_rule` directly.

No. The server provides tools to create and recycle nodes, but destructive actions require your explicit approval in the chat interface. You maintain complete control over teardowns.

The integration exposes domain management endpoints. Claude lists existing zones with `list_domains` and adds new A or CNAME records via `create_domain_record`.

Vinkius routes your infrastructure requests through ephemeral V8 isolates. The only data processed involves your compute metadata, like SSH keys and IP addresses from `list_ssh_keys`. Sandbox environments destroy themselves immediately after the API call completes, leaving zero traces of your cloud architecture.

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