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
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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The Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP Server for Claude Code is a standout in the Developer Tools category — giving your AI agent 28 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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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"Vinkius Desktop App
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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_snapshotandactivate_snapshot. - API Key Control — Manage your authentication keys directly, including listing and creating new access tokens via
list_api_keysandcreate_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 snapshot on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Activate a snapshot
Archive sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Archive a sandbox
Create api key on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Create a new Daytona API key
Create sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Create a new Daytona sandbox
Create snapshot on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Create a new snapshot
Create volume on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Create a new volume
Deactivate snapshot on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Deactivate a snapshot
Delete api key on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Delete an API key by name
Delete sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Delete a sandbox
Delete snapshot on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Delete a snapshot
Delete volume on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Delete a volume
Fork sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Fork an existing sandbox
Get api key on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Get details of a specific API key by name
Get current api key on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Get details of the currently authenticated API key
Get sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Get details of a specific sandbox
Get sandbox preview url on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Get a signed preview URL for a specific port on a sandbox
Get snapshot on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Get details of a specific snapshot
Get volume on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Get details of a specific volume by ID
Get volume by name on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Get details of a specific volume by name
List api keys on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
List Daytona API keys
List sandboxes on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
List all Daytona sandboxes
List sandboxes paginated on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
List all Daytona sandboxes (paginated)
List snapshots on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
List all Daytona snapshots
List volumes on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
List all Daytona volumes
Recover sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Recover a sandbox from an error state
Resize sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Resize sandbox resources
Start sandbox on Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
Start a stopped sandbox
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.
Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installedAdd the MCP Server
Verify the connection
claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a sessionStart using Daytona (Dev Workspaces)
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.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Daytona (Dev Workspaces) tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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.
CI/CD integration: embed Daytona (Dev Workspaces) tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Daytona (Dev Workspaces) nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Daytona (Dev Workspaces) outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
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.
"List all my current Daytona sandboxes."
"Create a new sandbox with 2 CPUs and 4GB of RAM using the node:20 image."
"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.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Daytona (Dev Workspaces) + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Explore More MCP Servers
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