How to Use the CloudConvert MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect CloudConvert to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once connected, this MCP integration makes the 8 conversion tools available instantly.

Q: Can Claude Desktop handle batch file conversions with CloudConvert?

Yes. Your agent loops through multiple files using createconversionjob for each one. It monitors them concurrently using listconversionjobs to give you a single status update on the whole batch.

Q: Can I check my CloudConvert credit balance inside Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can check it instantly. Ask your agent to run getmycloudconvertprofile and it will display your exact remaining credits directly in the chat window.

Q: What file formats are supported by this integration?

The server supports over 200 formats. Your agent can call listavailableconversionops to get a real-time list of supported target formats for any source file extension you throw at it.

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Run CloudConvert jobs directly from Claude Desktop

The `create_conversion_job` tool lets your agent trigger file conversions across 200 formats without leaving your chat window. You drop a file into Claude Desktop, and the agent uses your local path or remote URL to start the processing pipeline immediately. You don't have to watch a browser loading bar. Your agent uses `get_conversion_job_details` to poll the status in the background, telling you the exact moment your output file is ready for download.

Track multi-step tasks inside your chat history

The `get_conversion_task_details` tool exposes individual task statuses inside a complex pipeline so your agent can debug failures on the spot. If a CAD-to-PDF run fails, your agent checks the specific task log instead of guessing what went wrong. Using `list_conversion_tasks` gives Claude Desktop a complete view of your active pipeline queue. This MCP tool lets the agent check for stalled tasks and report back with clear, actionable diagnostics.

Manage your conversion credits and webhooks with this MCP Server

The `get_my_cloudconvert_profile` tool pulls your remaining API credits directly into Claude Desktop so you never run out of juice mid-run. Your agent checks this profile before kicking off massive batch jobs to make sure your account has the balance to finish them. You can also call `list_cloudconvert_webhooks` to see where your completion notifications are going. This keeps your external automated pipelines in sync without requiring you to open the web dashboard.

Setup guide

Set up CloudConvert 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 CloudConvert 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 CloudConvert 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 cloudconvert-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about CloudConvert MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once connected, this MCP integration makes the 8 conversion tools available instantly.

Yes. Your agent loops through multiple files using `create_conversion_job` for each one. It monitors them concurrently using `list_conversion_jobs` to give you a single status update on the whole batch.

Yes, you can check it instantly. Ask your agent to run `get_my_cloudconvert_profile` and it will display your exact remaining credits directly in the chat window.

The server supports over 200 formats. Your agent can call `list_available_conversion_ops` to get a real-time list of supported target formats for any source file extension you throw at it.

Your files and conversion payloads travel securely to CloudConvert's API endpoints, while your API keys stay encrypted in your local Claude Desktop configuration, and this MCP Server never exposes them. Files are deleted from their servers automatically after processing, keeping your private documents safe.

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