How to Use the Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP in Claude

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Connect Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP to Claude Desktop

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Manage Daytona sandboxes in Claude Desktop

You can launch new isolated environments or clean up old ones using `create_sandbox` and `delete_sandbox` without leaving the app. This MCP Server keeps your workspace lifecycle tied to your chat session. Need to pause work? Use `stop_sandbox` to save resources or `archive_sandbox` to keep your environment state for later. It is all handled through simple commands.

Handle Daytona snapshots and volumes

Take a state capture of your current build with `create_snapshot` to ensure you never lose progress. You can switch between different workspace states using `activate_snapshot` or `deactivate_snapshot` whenever you need to pivot. Persistent storage is just as easy to manage. Use `create_volume` to attach data drives to your sandboxes and `list_volumes` to track what is currently mounted.

Retrieve Daytona sandbox previews

Get a direct link to your running application using `get_sandbox_preview_url` to see your code in action instantly. This keeps your development loop tight and focused on the browser tab. Verify the health of your environment by calling `get_sandbox` to check its status. If things go sideways, `recover_sandbox` brings your workspace back to a working state.

Setup guide

Set up Daytona (Dev Workspaces) 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 Daytona (Dev Workspaces) 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 Daytona (Dev Workspaces) 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 daytona-dev-workspaces-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in the Claude settings directory. Add the server details to your config and restart the app to see the tools appear.

Yes, you can connect to remote instances by providing the required endpoint URL in your configuration. It works exactly like a local connection once the handshake is done.

The server allows your agent to chain commands like starting a sandbox and mounting a volume. You can script these steps to happen automatically when you start a new task.

Your API keys and environment configurations stay on your local machine. The server only communicates with the Daytona API to manage your sandboxes.

Your API keys are stored in a local config file accessible only by your user account. We never transmit these secrets outside of your direct commands to the Daytona infrastructure.

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