How to Use the Crowdin MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Crowdin to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the MCP server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you restart Claude Desktop, the localization tools become active in your chat pane.

Q: Can Claude Desktop read my Crowdin translation memories?

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the listtranslationmemories tool to check your active translation memories. The desktop agent reads segment counts to help you evaluate which memories to use for new files.

Q: Can I run Crowdin translation reports directly from Claude Desktop?

Yes, the listprojectreports tool lets Claude Desktop fetch report names, types, and creation timestamps. You can ask the desktop agent to list your Translation Costs reports without opening a browser.

Claude Desktop lets you manage translation status and glossaries without leaving your chat window.

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Track translation progress inside Claude Desktop

The `list_project_files` tool fetches file IDs, names, paths, and completion percentages directly inside your chat window. This lets you monitor localization status without swapping to a browser tab. Your AI client uses this live tracking to tell you which source files need attention. You can quickly pipe these metrics into your local reports or use them to plan your next development sprint.

Query localization settings using this MCP Server

The `get_project_details` tool retrieves target languages and activity summaries for any localization workspace. Claude Desktop parses these settings locally so you can check your source configurations instantly. Instead of clicking through web menus, you ask Claude to check if German or Japanese is active on your current branch. The desktop app pulls the configuration through a secure local subprocess.

Manage terminology with this MCP Server

The `list_glossaries` tool retrieves glossary names, IDs, and language pairs to keep your terminology consistent. This tool works alongside `list_translation_memories` to let Claude Desktop read segment counts and verify terms. Your desktop agent checks translations against these live glossaries before you commit changes. This keeps your localization database clean without manual verification steps.

Setup guide

Set up Crowdin 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 Crowdin 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 Crowdin 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 crowdin-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Crowdin MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the MCP server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you restart Claude Desktop, the localization tools become active in your chat pane.

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the `list_translation_memories` tool to check your active translation memories. The desktop agent reads segment counts to help you evaluate which memories to use for new files.

Yes, the `list_project_reports` tool lets Claude Desktop fetch report names, types, and creation timestamps. You can ask the desktop agent to list your Translation Costs reports without opening a browser.

Yes, you can connect this server to claude.ai by pasting the remote HTTPS URL into your integration settings. This lets you access your localization projects from any device without running a local terminal.

The server runs inside an ephemeral, zero-trust sandbox that only processes requested data like your glossary terms and translation progress metrics. No raw translation memory segments are stored or cached on our servers, ensuring your proprietary localization assets remain completely private.

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