How to Use the CloudConvert MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I install CloudConvert on Claude Code?

Use the command claude mcp add followed by the server URL. This connects the service to your terminal environment.

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Automate conversions via Claude Code

Pipe your CLI commands into `create_simple_job` to batch process assets. You can script these calls into your existing build steps. It turns your terminal into a conversion engine. You save time by skipping the manual upload process.

Check job status in the terminal

Use `get_job` to pull details into your shell output. This allows you to verify that your conversion finished before moving to the next step. It makes your scripts more reliable. You avoid broken pipelines by checking the job state programmatically.

List export operations using Claude Code

Run `list_export_operations` to see valid output formats for your workflow. Claude Code displays these in your terminal for quick reference. It keeps you moving fast. You don't need to check documentation when the answers are right in your command output.

Setup guide

Set up CloudConvert MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see cloudconvert-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest CloudConvert transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available CloudConvert tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http cloudconvert-alternative-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the CloudConvert MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about CloudConvert MCP in Claude Code

Use the command `claude mcp add` followed by the server URL. This connects the service to your terminal environment.

Yes, run the tool to fetch a list of all your recent tasks. It outputs the data directly to your console.

You can include the tools in your pipeline scripts. It allows for automated conversions during your deployment process.

Your credentials are stored in your local configuration file. The server uses this to authenticate your CLI session.

We only touch the specific media files defined in your job requests. All file data is scrubbed from our systems immediately after the conversion job is completed.

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