How to Use the Cognito Forms MCP in Claude

Bring your form data directly into Claude Desktop with this Cognito Forms MCP Server.

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Connect Cognito Forms MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Cognito Forms to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Cognito Forms with Claude Desktop

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Manage your forms inside Claude Desktop

Pull your form structures and field definitions directly into your chat. Use `list_forms` and `get_form_fields` to see exactly what data points your users are providing. Stop switching tabs to check schema. This MCP Server lets you verify form logic without ever leaving your workspace.

Handle entries within Claude Desktop

Create, read, or delete entries directly through the chat interface. You can run `create_entry` or `update_entry` to push changes to your account instantly. Need to clean up old data? Use `delete_entry` to prune your records as you work through your tasks.

Automate data retrieval in Claude Desktop

Fetch specific records or search across your entire account using `get_entry` and `search_entries`. It gives you a direct line to your data without manual exports. Keep track of incoming submissions by running `list_entries` whenever you need a current pulse on your form activity.

Setup guide

Set up Cognito Forms 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 Cognito Forms 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 Cognito Forms 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 cognito-forms-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Cognito Forms MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server details to your configuration file. Once you update your settings, the tools will appear in your chat interface for immediate use.

Yes, you can run search queries against your entries. The server returns the matching records straight into your active conversation.

You can modify existing entries by using the update tool. Simply provide the entry ID and the new field values to sync your changes.

Your form submissions and entry details stay encrypted during transit. The server only touches your specific form data when you explicitly call a tool.

The server only processes your submission data during active tool requests. We keep your form entries private and do not store them beyond the scope of your current session.

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