How to Use the Deepgram MCP in Claude

Q: Can I manage Deepgram API keys using Claude Desktop?

Yes, absolutely. The server includes tools like createkey, deletekey, and listkeys. You can tell Claude to create a key for a new project, and it will do it instantly.

Use Claude Desktop to talk to the Deepgram API. Transcribe audio, generate speech, and manage your account right from chat.

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Setup Deepgram with Claude Desktop

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Transcribe and Generate Audio in Chat

Ask Claude to transcribe a meeting from a URL and it will use the `transcribe_url` tool to get the text. You can then ask it to summarize or pull out action items right there in the conversation. Need to generate an audio clip? Just feed Claude the text. It calls the `speak_text` tool and gives you back the audio. This is great for quickly prototyping voice responses or creating audio assets without writing any code.

Manage Your Deepgram Account with Claude

Your agent can now manage your Deepgram projects and API keys. You can have Claude `list_projects` to see what you're working on, or use `list_keys` and `create_key` to provision new credentials for a service on the fly. Keep an eye on your spending by asking Claude to `get_usage` or `get_balances`. You can also manage your team by having it `list_members` or `send_invite` to a new developer. It's all done through simple, plain-english requests.

Local or Cloud: Your MCP Server, Your Rules

Claude Desktop's unique setup lets you run this MCP Server locally for development or connect to a remote one for production. You get the same powerful Deepgram tools either way. This means you can test audio transcription against a local service, then switch to a shared server for team access. It's a single interface for your entire audio AI workflow.

Setup guide

Set up Deepgram 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 Deepgram 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 Deepgram 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 deepgram-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Deepgram MCP in Claude Desktop

You connect the Deepgram server to Claude Desktop, either locally or remotely. Then you can just ask Claude in plain English to do things like 'transcribe this audio file' or 'create a new API key'. Claude uses the server's tools to interact with the Deepgram API for you.

Yes, absolutely. The server includes tools like `create_key`, `delete_key`, and `list_keys`. You can tell Claude to create a key for a new project, and it will do it instantly.

With the Claude Desktop app, you can run the MCP server locally, giving it access to your machine. The web version at claude.ai requires connecting to a public server URL. Both let you use the same Deepgram tools in chat.

You can. Just ask Claude to get your current usage or balance. It uses the `get_usage` and `get_balances` tools to pull that data directly from your Deepgram account.

The server only handles the audio URLs you provide for transcription and the text you submit for speech generation. All communication with the Deepgram API is direct and encrypted. Vinkius never logs or stores your audio content or API keys.

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