How to Use the Deck of Cards MCP in Claude

Simulate card games directly in your Claude Desktop chat by managing decks and piles with this dedicated MCP Server.

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Connect Deck of Cards MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Deck of Cards to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Full deck management for Claude Desktop

Use `create_new_deck` or `create_partial_deck` to initialize your simulation. You can manage multiple decks at once using `shuffle_new_deck` to keep your game logic consistent. Claude Desktop tracks your state as you move cards between different locations. You control the entire flow from your chat interface without manual tracking.

Dynamic pile manipulation

Call `add_to_pile` to group cards together during a session. This MCP Server lets you organize specific sets on the fly for complex game rules. You can pull cards back out using `draw_from_pile` or `draw_from_pile_random`. It keeps your game state clean and predictable while you iterate on your code.

Automated card movement

Return cards to the main deck with `return_to_deck` or `return_pile_to_deck` whenever you need to reset the table. It handles the cleanup so you don't have to track individual card IDs. Use `list_pile` to check exactly what is sitting in a specific pile at any moment. It gives you immediate visibility into the current state of your card simulation.

Setup guide

Set up Deck of Cards 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 Deck of Cards 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 Deck of Cards 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 deck-of-cards-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Deck of Cards MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop settings file. Once connected, you can ask your agent to create a new deck and start drawing cards.

Yes. You can use the tools to manage hands and piles while the agent handles the game logic. Just prompt your agent to deal cards into specific piles.

You can connect using the remote URL feature in the Claude Web interface. Ensure your server is reachable and properly authenticated before adding the connector.

Call the return tools to move all cards back into the main deck. This clears your active piles and prepares the deck for a fresh shuffle.

Your card state exists only within your current session. We do not log the specific sequence or values of the cards you draw during your simulation.

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