How to Use the CurseForge MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop help me build a custom modpack with CurseForge?

Yes. Claude Desktop uses getmodsbatch and getfilesbatch to compile lists of mods and their dependencies, creating a clean list of download URLs for your pack.

Get direct access to Minecraft and WoW mod databases right inside your Claude Desktop chat.

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Connect CurseForge MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect CurseForge 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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Search and inspect gaming mods directly in Claude Desktop

Let your agent look up Minecraft, WoW, or other game mods without leaving your chat window. This MCP integration uses `search_mods` to find projects based on your criteria, then pulls deep metadata with `get_mod` and `get_mod_description`. This setup means you can ask Claude to find the most popular inventory management mods for Minecraft version 1.20 and get an instant curated list. No more switching tabs to browse CurseForge manually when you are planning your next modpack.

Resolve mod dependencies and versions with this MCP Server

Stop guessing which mod files match your game version. Your agent runs `list_mod_files` and `get_mod_file` to inspect specific builds, ensuring you download the exact file that matches your server setup. The server exposes `list_game_versions_v2` and `list_game_version_types` so Claude can verify compatibility on the fly. You get clean, direct download links via `get_mod_file_download_url` right in your desktop chat.

Scan local files to identify active mods

Claude Desktop can read your local game directory and match files against the CurseForge database. This MCP Server feeds file hashes into `get_fingerprints_matches` or uses `get_fingerprints_matches_fuzzy` to figure out exactly which mods you have installed. Once the agent identifies your files, it can use `get_mod_file_changelog` to show you what changed in the latest releases. This makes managing a local modded game client incredibly simple.

Setup guide

Set up CurseForge 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 CurseForge 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 CurseForge 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 curseforge-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about CurseForge MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop configuration file and add the server to your config block with your API key. Once you restart the app, the hammer icon will show the new gaming tools.

Yes. Claude Desktop uses `get_mods_batch` and `get_files_batch` to compile lists of mods and their dependencies, creating a clean list of download URLs for your pack.

Yes, you can ask Claude Desktop to search for specific gameplay mechanics. It will call the API and present a structured list of matching projects inside the chat.

The agent calls the fuzzy fingerprint matching tool with your local file hashes to identify modified or renamed mod files, returning the exact database matches.

Your API key and mod file hashes are handled securely within the Vinkius sandbox. This server only touches metadata and file fingerprints, never accessing your personal game accounts or private system files.

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