How to Use the DatoCMS MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure the DatoCMS MCP Server in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Add the Vinkius remote URL under the mcpServers key and restart the application completely.

Connect DatoCMS directly to Claude Desktop to manage headless content records and query GraphQL from your MCP connection.

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Query DatoCMS GraphQL via MCP Server

Identify your exact content structure without leaving the chat using `execute_graphql_cda`. Your AI client reads the live headless tree to pull real-time data from your projects. You do not need to hunt down schema definitions because `list_global_models` dumps them for you. Call it to export the exact item types and validation rules currently attached to your space.

Write and edit CMS records

Generate new content items directly through this MCP connection with `create_cms_record`. The tool pushes a JSON payload straight into your production environment. Mistakes happen, so fix them fast by running `patch_cms_record` to update properties. You can also permanently delete specific document rows using `wipe_cms_record`.

Audit and manage media uploads

Stop guessing file paths when `list_media_uploads` can inspect your image storage arrays. Claude runs it to find specific media blocks. Grab the exact structural matching details for a specific file with `get_media_upload`. If you need to clear space, the MCP server triggers an automated check and routes the disk removal via `wipe_media_upload`.

Setup guide

Set up DatoCMS 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 DatoCMS 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 DatoCMS 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 datocms-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about DatoCMS MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Add the Vinkius remote URL under the `mcpServers` key and restart the application completely.

Yes. The agent writes and executes queries against your CDA. It returns the exact JSON response back to your chat window.

It works perfectly in the browser. Go to Settings, click Integrations, and paste your Vinkius endpoint token to start querying.

The deletion is permanent. The tool drops the live document row from your database immediately.

Vinkius manages the authentication layer inside a V8 Isolate Sandbox. Your client only extracts the specific content records and media uploads you request. The ephemeral session dies the moment your chat ends.

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