How to Use the ConfigCat MCP in Claude

Manage feature flags directly in your Claude Desktop chat by connecting the ConfigCat MCP Server.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect ConfigCat 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 ConfigCat with Claude Desktop

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Toggle flags inside Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between your browser and your chat. You can use `update_setting_value` to flip feature flags without leaving the Claude Desktop window. This keeps your context intact while you test new logic. Just tell your agent to update a value and watch it happen in real-time.

Check environments with Claude Desktop

Need to see if your staging environment is ready? Call `list_environments` to pull the current setup directly into your conversation. It saves you from hunting through the dashboard. You get the data you need as soon as you ask for it.

Create settings in Claude Desktop

Define new feature flags on the fly using `create_setting`. It maps your intent to the platform instantly. Your agent handles the API calls while you focus on the architecture. This keeps your configuration synced with your development process.

Setup guide

Set up ConfigCat 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 ConfigCat 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 ConfigCat 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 configcat-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about ConfigCat MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in the Application Support folder for Claude. Paste the server command under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the app.

Yes, once you connect the server, you can ask your agent to show all flags. It uses the `list_settings` tool to fetch the current list for your chosen configuration.

It does. You can query your environments and their specific settings using the tools provided. Just trigger the relevant list or get command to see the status.

Check your JSON config file for typos or path errors. The app logs connection issues in the developer console if the subprocess fails to initialize.

Your credentials remain on your local machine. This server only handles your feature flag keys and configuration identifiers, never your personal account passwords.

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