How to Use the DigitalOcean MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the DigitalOcean MCP Server to my Claude Desktop app?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the DigitalOcean server configuration under the mcpServers key. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the hammer icon indicating the DigitalOcean tools are ready.

Q: How do I check if my DigitalOcean API token is working in Claude Desktop?

Ask Claude Desktop to run getaccountinfo in your chat window. If the DigitalOcean token is valid, Claude Desktop will print your account details and resource limits immediately.

Control your DigitalOcean droplets and databases directly from Claude Desktop.

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Audit droplets straight from Claude Desktop

Run `list_droplets` right from your Claude Desktop chat to audit active virtual servers without opening the web console. Claude Desktop queries the DigitalOcean API directly to pull status, IP addresses, and hardware specs for every running node. This local Claude Desktop connection means you get real-time DigitalOcean infrastructure data fed straight into your conversation. Ask Claude Desktop to filter by region or tag, and it parses the DigitalOcean JSON payload instantly.

Inspect databases inside Claude Desktop

Spin up database audits with the DigitalOcean MCP Server using `list_databases` to inspect cluster status and engine versions in Claude Desktop. Claude Desktop reads the raw DigitalOcean endpoints and engine configurations directly through its local stdio transport layer. You can immediately ask Claude Desktop to write a DigitalOcean migration plan or check if your database engine needs an upgrade. The tool returns the exact DigitalOcean specs so you don't have to copy-paste connection strings manually into Claude Desktop.

Map Kubernetes clusters in Claude Desktop

Track your cluster health and active block storage by running `list_kubernetes_clusters` and `list_volumes` in your Claude Desktop window. Claude Desktop uses these DigitalOcean tools to map out how your persistent storage volumes attach to your Kubernetes worker nodes. If a DigitalOcean volume is dangling, Claude Desktop flags it. You get a clear picture of your DigitalOcean cloud footprint without switching tabs or leaving the Claude Desktop interface.

Setup guide

Set up DigitalOcean 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 DigitalOcean 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 DigitalOcean 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 digitalocean-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about DigitalOcean MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the DigitalOcean server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the hammer icon indicating the DigitalOcean tools are ready.

No, Claude Desktop only executes read-only DigitalOcean tools like `list_droplets` and `list_databases`. It is impossible for Claude Desktop to create, delete, or modify any of your live DigitalOcean resources.

Yes, Claude Desktop supports local DigitalOcean MCP connections on all plans, including the free tier. You just need to configure the local JSON file to run the DigitalOcean server on your machine.

Ask Claude Desktop to run `get_account_info` in your chat window. If the DigitalOcean token is valid, Claude Desktop will print your account details and resource limits immediately.

Your DigitalOcean API token is stored locally on your machine and never sent to Anthropic's servers. Claude Desktop executes the server locally, passing only the resulting DigitalOcean droplet and database metadata over a secure, local stdio channel.

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