How to Use the Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) MCP in Claude

Q: Can I use the Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) MCP Server to manage my profile in Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can use getme to pull your own profile data. This allows your agent to reference your account details when drafting new posts or checking your followers.

Publish articles and track community engagement directly from Claude Desktop using the Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) MCP Server.

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Connect Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) MCP to Claude Desktop

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Manage your Dev.to content in Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between your editor and the browser to draft posts. You can use `create_article` to push new content directly to the platform and `update_article` to refine your drafts without leaving your chat session. This MCP Server handles the sync for you. You get full control over your published status by using `list_my_published_articles` or `list_my_unpublished_articles` to see exactly what is live.

Monitor community feedback with Claude Desktop

Keep a pulse on your latest tutorials by querying comments directly. Use `list_comments` to pull in recent reader feedback, then use `get_comment` to read specific threads without clicking through your notifications. Your AI client can even help you stay active. Use `toggle_reaction` to engage with other developers or `list_followed_tags` to see what topics are trending in your feed.

Automate routine Dev.to tasks

Handle your organization's presence with ease. You can use `list_organization_articles` to track team output and `get_organization` to verify profile details without manual lookups. Need to manage pages? Use `create_page` or `delete_page` to keep your site structure current. This MCP Server lets you perform these actions through simple natural language commands.

Setup guide

Set up Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) 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 Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) 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 Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) 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 devto-forem-developer-community-api-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "devto-forem-developer-community-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop config file and add the server under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart, the tools will show up under the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, you can use `get_me` to pull your own profile data. This allows your agent to reference your account details when drafting new posts or checking your followers.

Yes, the setup works on both macOS and Windows. Just ensure you update the correct config file path and verify your API key is properly set in your environment variables.

This server only accesses the data you explicitly permit through the API. It handles your article drafts, comments, and profile information locally via your authenticated session.

Look for the hammer icon in the message input area. If the tools appear in the list, the server is running and ready for your commands.

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