How to Use the Cloudinary MCP in Claude

Q: How do I search for Cloudinary files using Claude Desktop?

Use the searchmedialibrary tool. Just provide your search expression, and the server returns matching assets directly in your chat interface.

Q: Can I delete media using Cloudinary with Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can trigger the deletemediaresource tool. It permanently removes the specified asset from your library once you confirm the action.

Manage your media assets directly in Claude Desktop with this Cloudinary MCP Server.

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Search and inspect Cloudinary assets in Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between browser tabs to find specific images or videos. You can now use `search_media_library` or `list_media_resources` to pull asset lists right into your chat context. Getting technical details for a specific file is just as fast. Use `get_media_resource_details` to verify file formats, dimensions, or public URLs without leaving Claude Desktop.

Track Cloudinary usage inside Claude Desktop

Keep an eye on your storage and transformation quotas without logging into the dashboard. The `get_cloudinary_usage_report` tool gives you the current numbers on your bandwidth and storage usage. This helps you plan your media delivery strategy while working in Claude Desktop. See exactly how much your dynamic transformations are costing you in real-time.

Manage transformations via Claude Desktop

Need to know which transformations are active? Run `list_media_transformations` to see every named and dynamic setting available in your account. You can also check your upload logic by calling `list_upload_presets` or `list_media_tags`. It makes keeping your media library organized inside Claude Desktop a routine task.

Setup guide

Set up Cloudinary 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 Cloudinary 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 Cloudinary 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 cloudinary-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Cloudinary MCP in Claude Desktop

Use the `search_media_library` tool. Just provide your search expression, and the server returns matching assets directly in your chat interface.

Yes, you can trigger the `delete_media_resource` tool. It permanently removes the specified asset from your library once you confirm the action.

It does. You add it to your config file, and it runs as a subprocess. This keeps your media management tools ready for any conversation.

Your API keys and account secrets stay local to your machine. The server only transmits requests to Cloudinary over encrypted channels when you explicitly invoke a tool.

They live in your local environment variables. The MCP Server accesses them only to sign requests, ensuring your credentials never touch our servers.

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