How to Use the CountryStateCity MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install CountryStateCity on my Claude Desktop app?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Restart the app, and you will see the geographic tools ready to use in your chat input.

Feed accurate ISO codes and geographic data directly to your Claude Desktop chat without leaving the app.

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Fast geographic lookup in Claude Desktop

The `list_countries` tool lets your agent pull a clean list of global territories directly into your chat. Instead of scraping Wikipedia or copying messy tables, Claude Desktop reads the official ISO codes instantly. You can drill down deeper by running `get_country` to fetch specific metadata for a single nation. This gives your agent the exact foundation it needs before mapping out regional data.

Map regional territories inside your workspace

The `list_states` tool queries all provinces or states tied to a specific nation directly through this MCP Server. Your agent runs this locally via your configuration file, pulling the raw data straight into your active prompt. Once you have the state, run `get_state` to grab local regional details. It keeps your database seeding scripts accurate without manual lookup loops.

Drill down to local cities

The `list_cities_by_state` tool gathers every municipality inside a specific region so your agent can build clean dropdowns or location filters. For global queries, the `list_cities_by_country` tool handles the entire nation, though it requires a Supporter+ tier. Having these tools inside Claude Desktop means your agent writes code with real, verified municipal names. No more placeholder cities or broken database imports.

Setup guide

Set up CountryStateCity 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 CountryStateCity 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 CountryStateCity 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 countrystatecity-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about CountryStateCity MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Restart the app, and you will see the geographic tools ready to use in your chat input.

Yes, you can connect the remote HTTPS URL in your claude.ai integration settings. This lets your agent run MCP tools like `list_countries` directly in your browser window.

Yes, you can list cities by state immediately using the standard tool. If you need to list all cities in an entire country at once, you will need the Supporter+ tier.

Look for the hammer icon in your message input box. Clicking it shows the active MCP tools like `get_state` and `list_states` ready for your agent.

Your requests for country details and ISO codes run inside an isolated Vinkius sandbox. We do not log or store the specific locations, states, or cities your agent queries.

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