How to Use the CockroachDB Cloud MCP in Claude Code

Use Claude Code to automate CockroachDB Cloud infrastructure reporting directly from your terminal.

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Setup CockroachDB Cloud with Claude Code

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Claude Code lists cloud providers

The terminal agent runs `list_supported_cloud_providers` to identify where you can deploy new clusters. It outputs the list directly to your shell for quick parsing. This helps you plan infrastructure changes without a browser. You get the raw provider names instantly.

Claude Code audits operations

Pipe the output of `list_cluster_operations` into your shell scripts to monitor cluster health. Claude Code retrieves the latest management logs so you can track scaling events. It provides the data needed for your CI/CD pipelines to verify cluster stability. You get immediate feedback on the state of your environment.

Verify clusters with Claude Code

Execute `list_cockroach_clusters` to return a full inventory of your active infrastructure. The tool provides a clean list you can filter using standard CLI utilities. This allows you to build custom monitoring routines in your terminal. You control the data output entirely.

Setup guide

Set up CockroachDB Cloud 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 cockroachdb-cloud-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http cockroachdb-cloud-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 CockroachDB Cloud 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": {
    "cockroachdb-cloud-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about CockroachDB Cloud MCP in Claude Code

Yes, it's designed for headless use. You can call the MCP tools via the CLI to check cluster status automatically during deployment.

It uses an HTTP transport to communicate with the Vinkius-hosted MCP server. You add it via the claude mcp add command in your terminal.

No, your authentication details are managed by the server and never printed to your terminal history or logs.

It retrieves infrastructure metadata like cluster IDs, node counts, and network settings. It does not touch your actual database records.

All requests are encrypted in transit and handled by a private sandbox. Claude Code receives only the specific infrastructure telemetry you request, ensuring your account configuration remains isolated.

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