How to Use the Convai MCP in Claude

Q: Can I upload local game lore files to Convai through Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can. Your agent uses the uploadknowledgebank tool to push local text files directly from your computer to your character's profile.

Q: Can I manage branching game dialogue with this MCP setup?

You can construct and edit dialogue trees directly. Use createnarrativesection and togglenarrative to switch your characters into narrative-driven mode.

Build, test, and tune your Convai NPC narratives directly inside Claude Desktop.

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Live Character Tuning inside Claude Desktop

The `get_character` tool lets your AI client pull your Convai character's configuration directly into your local chat window. You inspect the voice settings with `list_voices` and tweak the backstory without loading the Convai web console. Once you make a change, you run `update_character` to apply the updates. This MCP Server connection turns your desktop app into a live testing ground where you edit traits and see the results instantly.

Dynamic Narrative and Knowledge Bank Management

The `upload_knowledge_bank` tool sends your local text files and lore documents straight to your character's brain from your machine. Your agent uses `create_narrative_section` to build branching dialogue trees and `create_narrative_trigger` to set up game world events. You can check the current status of these files using `list_knowledge_bank` or wipe outdated lore with `delete_knowledge_bank`. Managing NPC knowledge bases with this MCP setup becomes as fast as typing a quick prompt to your desktop client.

Real-time Conversation Auditing

The `evaluate_conversation` tool processes your game's chat logs to score how well your NPCs stick to their assigned roles. Your agent pulls raw session data using `list_chat_sessions` and `get_chat_session_details` to analyze where players got stuck. You then use `get_response` to test alternative dialogue paths directly in your chat interface. This loop lets you find and fix broken conversations before pushing updates to your game server.

Setup guide

Set up Convai 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 Convai 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 Convai 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 convai-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Convai MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your desktop configuration file and add the MCP Server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you restart the app, your agent can call tools like `list_characters` directly.

Yes, you can. Your agent uses the `upload_knowledge_bank` tool to push local text files directly from your computer to your character's profile.

It handles voice configuration and selection. Your agent calls `list_voices` to see what is available, though real-time WebRTC audio streams via `connect_live` require a compatible client terminal.

You can construct and edit dialogue trees directly. Use `create_narrative_section` and `toggle_narrative` to switch your characters into narrative-driven mode.

All character backstories, voice settings, and knowledge bank files run through a secure V8 sandbox. Your API keys are kept safe on Vinkius, meaning your raw game files never leak to the public.

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