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Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 28 tools to Activate Snapshot, Archive Sandbox, Create Api Key, and more

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Daytona (Dev Workspaces) as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add daytona-dev-workspaces --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP Server

Connect your Daytona account to any AI agent to orchestrate cloud-based development environments through natural language. Daytona provides standardized, ephemeral sandboxes that can be provisioned and managed on demand.

Claude Code registers Daytona (Dev Workspaces) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 28 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Daytona (Dev Workspaces) data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

  • Sandbox Orchestration — List, create, start, stop, and delete sandboxes with specific CPU, memory, and disk configurations.
  • Snapshot Management — Create and manage snapshots to preserve environment states or activate them for new sandboxes using create_snapshot and activate_snapshot.
  • API Key Control — Manage your authentication keys directly, including listing and creating new access tokens via list_api_keys and create_api_key.
  • Resource Scaling — Dynamically resize sandbox resources (vCPU, RAM, Disk) to match your workload requirements using resize_sandbox.
  • Volume & Storage — Inspect and manage persistent volumes and snapshots for your dev environments.

The Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP Server exposes 28 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 28 Daytona (Dev Workspaces) tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Daytona (Dev Workspaces) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning sandboxes, dev-environments, workspace-automation, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

activate

Activate snapshot on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Activate a snapshot

archive

Archive sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Archive a sandbox

create

Create api key on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Create a new Daytona API key

create

Create sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Create a new Daytona sandbox

create

Create snapshot on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Create a new snapshot

create

Create volume on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Create a new volume

deactivate

Deactivate snapshot on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Deactivate a snapshot

delete

Delete api key on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Delete an API key by name

delete

Delete sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Delete a sandbox

delete

Delete snapshot on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Delete a snapshot

delete

Delete volume on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Delete a volume

fork

Fork sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Fork an existing sandbox

get

Get api key on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Get details of a specific API key by name

get

Get current api key on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Get details of the currently authenticated API key

get

Get sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Get details of a specific sandbox

get

Get sandbox preview url on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Get a signed preview URL for a specific port on a sandbox

get

Get snapshot on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Get details of a specific snapshot

get

Get volume on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Get details of a specific volume by ID

get

Get volume by name on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Get details of a specific volume by name

list

List api keys on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

List Daytona API keys

list

List sandboxes on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

List all Daytona sandboxes

list

List sandboxes paginated on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

List all Daytona sandboxes (paginated)

list

List snapshots on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

List all Daytona snapshots

list

List volumes on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

List all Daytona volumes

recover

Recover sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Recover a sandbox from an error state

resize

Resize sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Resize sandbox resources

start

Start sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Start a stopped sandbox

stop

Stop sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Stop a running sandbox

Connect Daytona (Dev Workspaces) to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Daytona (Dev Workspaces) into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
02

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal
03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
04

Start using Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Ask Claude: "Using Daytona (Dev Workspaces), show me...". 28 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Daytona (Dev Workspaces) through the Model Context Protocol.

01

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

02

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

03

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Daytona (Dev Workspaces) tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Daytona (Dev Workspaces) + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

01

CI/CD integration: embed Daytona (Dev Workspaces) tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

02

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Daytona (Dev Workspaces) nightly and generate reports without human intervention

03

Shell scripting: pipe Daytona (Dev Workspaces) outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

04

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Daytona (Dev Workspaces) status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Daytona (Dev Workspaces) in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Daytona (Dev Workspaces) immediately.

01

"List all my current Daytona sandboxes."

02

"Create a new sandbox with 2 CPUs and 4GB of RAM using the node:20 image."

03

"Stop the sandbox named 'dev-environment-1'."

Troubleshooting Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Daytona (Dev Workspaces) to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
02

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Daytona (Dev Workspaces) + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP Server with Claude Code.

01

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
02

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
03

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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