How to Use the Cube.dev MCP in Claude

Q: How do I set up the Cube.dev MCP integration in Claude Desktop?

Edit claudedesktopconfig.json and add the Vinkius endpoint token. Restart the app to see the tools appear in your chat.

Q: Can Claude Desktop read my Cube.dev deployments?

Yes. listdeployments requires your cloud API key to fetch active environments. It reads the exact state of your infrastructure.

Q: Why does Cube.dev fail to connect in Claude Desktop?

You might be missing the CUBECLOUDAPIKEY in your environment variables. Check your configuration file and ensure the token is valid.

Query your semantic layer and debug generated SQL without leaving Claude Desktop through this MCP server.

See Vinkius in Action

Works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

MCP Servers - Free for Subscribers

Connect Cube.dev MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Cube.dev 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.

GDPR Free for Subscribers

Setup Cube.dev with Claude Desktop

Ask AI about this MCP

ChatGPT

Claude

Perplexity

Pull Aggregated Data via MCP Server

`load_query` grabs aggregated metrics straight from your semantic layer. You ask for revenue by region, and your agent maps that to the correct dimensions and measures. No need to write complex joins or figure out which underlying table holds the truth. `get_entity` pulls the exact metadata for those cubes and views. Claude reads the schema first, figures out what fields exist, and then runs the query. You get accurate, formatted answers instead of guesses about your business logic.

Debug Generated SQL Fast

`get_sql` shows you the exact database query Cube generates under the hood. When a metric looks wrong in your dashboard, you can paste the query parameters into chat and see the raw SQL output immediately. `convert_query` takes standard SQL and turns it into the REST API format Cube expects. This lets you think in traditional database terms while your AI client handles the translation to semantic layer requests.

Manage Pre-aggregations

`trigger_pre_aggregation_job` forces a rebuild of your cached data layers. If you just updated an underlying table and need the dashboard to reflect it, you tell Claude to kick off the job. `get_pre_aggregation_job_status` checks if that build actually finished. You sit back while the agent monitors the queue and notifies you when the fresh data is ready to query.

Setup guide

Set up Cube.dev 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 Cube.dev 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 Cube.dev 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 cubedev-mcp.

json

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

Get your connection token →

Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Cube.dev. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.

Why Choose Vinkius

Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.

Connect Cube.dev now

Real-time monitoring

Live

visibility into every interaction

Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.

Built-in savings

60%

lower AI costs

Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.

Single dashboard

One

place for every integration

Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.

Common questions about Cube.dev MCP in Claude Desktop

Edit `claude_desktop_config.json` and add the Vinkius endpoint token. Restart the app to see the tools appear in your chat.

Yes. `list_deployments` requires your cloud API key to fetch active environments. It reads the exact state of your infrastructure.

You might be missing the `CUBE_CLOUD_API_KEY` in your environment variables. Check your configuration file and ensure the token is valid.

Custom connectors in the browser let you paste the remote MCP URL directly. You skip the local file configuration entirely.

The server transmits aggregated metrics, generated SQL strings, and schema metadata. All traffic routes through the Vinkius V8 isolate sandbox, dropping credentials immediately after authentication.

Use it with your favorite AI tools

Connect this server to Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and more.

OpenAI Agents SDK sdk-python

Google ADK sdk-python

Pydantic AI sdk-python

Vercel AI SDK sdk-typescript