How to Use the ContextQA MCP in Claude

Q: How do I run a ContextQA test run using Claude Desktop?

You ask Claude to start a run. Claude invokes triggerrun to dispatch the job, then uses getexecution to monitor the live progress.

Q: Can Claude Desktop show me my active ContextQA project environments?

Yes, Claude uses listenvironments to fetch your target layers. It displays the active configurations directly in your chat window.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle ContextQA API test audits?

Claude calls listapitests to pull your native REST and OpenAPI configurations. It analyzes these setups locally to find gaps in your coverage.

Q: What is the configuration process for this MCP Server?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the ContextQA configuration block. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the hammer icon indicating the 10 tools are active.

Trigger ContextQA testing pipelines and inspect AI-healing test runs directly from Claude Desktop.

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The `trigger_run` tool starts ContextQA test executions directly from your Claude Desktop chat pane. You don't have to open a browser tab to kick off a build. Just tell Claude to run a job, and it kicks off the active pipeline. While it runs, Claude uses `get_execution` to pull real-time updates on those healing test runs. You see exactly which steps are self-correcting without leaving your workspace.

Audit test suites and environments locally

The `list_suites` tool fetches your asynchronous GUI test suites to let Claude Desktop organize your testing surface. If you are using the desktop app, this happens via a local MCP subprocess, giving you immediate access to your test configurations. Combine this with `list_environments` and `list_api_tests` to let Claude compare your OpenAPI configs against target layers. It maps out your entire testing layout right inside the desktop interface.

Deep dive into case boundaries using this MCP Server

The `get_case` tool inspects explicit data science extraction boundaries to verify test step limits. When Claude Desktop runs this MCP Server, it parses the exact transition points of your test cases. Use `list_cases` to trace routing limits. Claude maps out the case trees on your screen, showing you where executions typically break or self-heal.

Setup guide

Set up ContextQA 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 ContextQA 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 ContextQA 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 contextqa-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about ContextQA MCP in Claude Desktop

You ask Claude to start a run. Claude invokes `trigger_run` to dispatch the job, then uses `get_execution` to monitor the live progress.

Yes, Claude uses `list_environments` to fetch your target layers. It displays the active configurations directly in your chat window.

Claude calls `list_api_tests` to pull your native REST and OpenAPI configurations. It analyzes these setups locally to find gaps in your coverage.

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the ContextQA configuration block. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the hammer icon indicating the 10 tools are active.

Yes. All test execution payloads and project UUIDs transit securely through the Vinkius MCP sandbox. Your credentials never touch Claude's servers, keeping your proprietary test steps private.

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