How to Use the DEV.to MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I connect Claude Code to DEV.to?

You register the server using the claude mcp add command in your terminal. Once added, you can call the tools directly from your CLI scripts.

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Headless DEV.to publishing with Claude Code

Run your blog deployment as part of your build script. Use `create_article` to automate the transition from a local commit to a live post on the platform. This is ideal for developers who want to keep their documentation in sync with their code. The server ensures your latest markdown is always reflected on the site.

Query DEV.to metrics via Claude Code

Integrate community feedback into your terminal workflows. The tool `get_comments` allows you to pipe discussions directly into your log files or monitoring tools. You can also use `get_my_published_articles` to check the status of your posts during a deployment job. It makes it easy to verify that your content is live after a successful build.

Manage your DEV.to presence from the CLI

The server provides a suite of tools for your terminal-based agent. You can fetch profile data with `get_me` or list tags with `get_tags` to inform your publishing strategy. Since it runs in a headless environment, it works perfectly for cron jobs or automated reporting. You maintain control over your account without ever opening a browser.

Setup guide

Set up DEV.to MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see devto-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest DEV.to transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available DEV.to tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http devto-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the DEV.to MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about DEV.to MCP in Claude Code

You register the server using the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal. Once added, you can call the tools directly from your CLI scripts.

Yes, by configuring the environment variables for your API key, you can run the server in a container. It executes your publishing tasks as part of your pipeline.

The server runs in your local or containerized environment and only communicates over HTTPS. Your data is never exposed to third parties during your terminal sessions.

The server follows standard API conventions. If you hit limits, it returns the appropriate status codes, which you can handle in your shell scripts.

It sees everything your API key allows, including your draft status, comments, and private reading lists. It only accesses the data you explicitly query through the toolset.

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