How to Use the CockroachDB Cloud MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure CockroachDB Cloud credentials in Claude Desktop?

You add your Vinkius API key to the claudedesktopconfig.json file under the mcpServers block. Claude Desktop launches the database MCP Server locally, letting you query cluster configurations with simple chat prompts.

Q: What cloud providers can I inspect with this tool?

You can query listsupportedcloudproviders to see where you can deploy. Claude reads this list to help you plan multi-region cluster topologies.

Spin up database audits and monitor distributed nodes right inside Claude Desktop without shifting back to your terminal.

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Audit Cluster Infrastructure in Claude Desktop

This CockroachDB Cloud MCP Server lets Claude Desktop call `list_cockroach_clusters` and `get_cluster_cloud_details` directly to audit your distributed database setups. You get instant access to your cluster health, regions, and cloud providers right in the chat panel. Instead of digging through the Cockroach Console during a live incident, you simply ask Claude to pull up the current state. Your AI client parses the JSON payload and points out misconfigured regions or unexpected cluster tiers immediately.

Live Node Monitoring and Operations

The `list_cluster_nodes` and `list_cluster_operations` tools expose live performance states and recent maintenance histories directly to your workspace. Claude Desktop uses this data to track active scaling events, database upgrades, or localized node failures. You don't need to run manual CLI commands to see why a region is lagging. Your agent compares node outputs with your active maintenance log to diagnose replication bottlenecks on the spot.

Security Auditing and Key Management

This integration exposes `list_network_allowlist` and `list_encryption_keys` to inspect IP rules and active KMS configurations. Claude Desktop verifies your database perimeter defenses and flags any wide-open IP blocks. By querying `get_my_cockroach_profile`, your agent confirms your organization's API scope before running compliance checks. You get a clear, human-readable security report without writing a single script.

Setup guide

Set up CockroachDB Cloud 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 CockroachDB Cloud 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 CockroachDB Cloud 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 cockroachdb-cloud-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about CockroachDB Cloud MCP in Claude Desktop

You add your Vinkius API key to the `claude_desktop_config.json` file under the mcpServers block. Claude Desktop launches the database MCP Server locally, letting you query cluster configurations with simple chat prompts.

Yes, you can connect the remote MCP Server URL directly in your claude.ai browser settings under the custom connectors tab. This setup gives your browser-based agent the same ability to inspect database nodes as the local desktop app.

No, this server is read-only for monitoring and configuration audits. Claude Desktop uses `list_cluster_operations` to monitor active scales or upgrades, but it cannot trigger database modifications.

You can query `list_supported_cloud_providers` to see where you can deploy. Claude reads this list to help you plan multi-region cluster topologies.

Your cluster metadata, node lists, and network allowlist rules are processed inside an isolated, ephemeral V8 sandbox. Vinkius never stores your database access keys or IP rules, passing them directly to the official cloud API over encrypted TLS connections.

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