How to Use the Dagster MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Dagster to the Claude Desktop app?

You add the configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file under the mcpServers key. Once saved, restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Inspect your Dagster pipeline runs and check asset states directly inside Claude Desktop.

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Audit pipeline runs inside Claude Desktop

Use `list_runs` and `get_run` inside Claude Desktop to pinpoint exactly where a pipeline step errored out. Your agent reads the actual logs from your active Dagster instance to show the traceback directly inside your Claude Desktop chat.

Inspect software-defined assets on the fly

Run `list_assets` directly within Claude Desktop to map out your data graph and explain downstream impacts. By querying your active catalog, Claude Desktop presents your Dagster asset lineage directly in your chat interface.

Manage schedules and sensors from your chat

Query `list_schedules` and `list_sensors` inside Claude Desktop to check if your cron jobs are active. Live configurations are pulled directly to show you active Dagster triggers inside your Claude Desktop panel.

Setup guide

Set up Dagster 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 Dagster 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 Dagster 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 dagster-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Dagster MCP in Claude Desktop

You add the configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file under the `mcpServers` key. Once saved, restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, you can connect it via the Claude Web interface by adding a custom connector in your integration settings. You just paste your hosted Vinkius URL to let your agent access the tools from any browser.

The application gains access to six distinct tools including `list_jobs`, `list_runs`, and `get_run`. This lets Claude Desktop query your pipeline runs and asset metadata directly during your troubleshooting sessions.

No, you do not need a local daemon running as long as your target Dagster instance is reachable via its API. The server queries your specified GraphQL endpoint to fetch pipeline runs and job details.

No, it only touches Dagster metadata like job statuses, asset names, and run logs. Your actual database tables and raw data payloads remain completely untouched inside your private infrastructure.

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