How to Use the Craft.io MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop use Craft.io to find competitors?

Yes, it can. You can run getcompanycompetitors to pull that data straight into your chat window.

Q: Which Craft.io tools work best in Claude Desktop?

Most users find listitems and getitem the most useful for daily planning. They keep your current roadmap visible while you brainstorm.

Connect Craft.io directly to Claude Desktop to pull live product roadmaps and workspace data into your chat.

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Connect Craft.io MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Craft.io 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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Manage your Craft.io items in Claude Desktop

Create and track product tasks without switching tabs. You can use `create_item` to push new entries directly from your conversation into your project plan. Use `list_items` to pull active work into your current session. This lets you reference real progress while you draft documentation or strategy docs.

Access Craft.io company data through Claude Desktop

Get a clear view of your portfolio by calling `get_portfolio` or `list_portfolios`. It gives you the high-level status of your product lines inside the Claude interface. `get_company_financials` and `get_company_news` add context to your market research. You get the hard numbers and updates needed to make informed decisions.

Verify your Craft.io MCP Server connection

The `check_craft_status` tool ensures your link remains active. It confirms the bridge between your workspace and the desktop app is ready to go. You can also use `list_workspaces` to see where your data lives. It keeps your sessions organized and pointed at the right project.

Setup guide

Set up Craft.io 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 Craft.io 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 Craft.io 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 craftio-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Craft.io MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file via Settings, Developer, and Edit Config. Add the server details there and restart the app to see the tools appear.

Yes, it can. You can run `get_company_competitors` to pull that data straight into your chat window.

Your product roadmap items and company financial details stay within the secure connection established by the MCP protocol. We don't store your sensitive planning data on our servers.

Most users find `list_items` and `get_item` the most useful for daily planning. They keep your current roadmap visible while you brainstorm.

You need a valid account on both platforms to authorize the connection. The server handles the authentication so you can start working immediately.

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