How to Use the DigitalOcean MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I link DigitalOcean with Claude Code?

Use the claude mcp add command with the server URL. Once configured, you can call any tool directly from your terminal session.

Q: Can Claude Code search DigitalOcean droplets by name?

Yes, searchdropletsbyname works in the terminal. It is a quick way to find specific instance IDs for your scripts.

Q: Does Claude Code work with DigitalOcean block storage?

Yes, listblockstoragevolumes gives you a full list of your volumes. You can pipe this into other commands to manage your disk lifecycle.

Claude Code provides terminal-native control over your DigitalOcean infrastructure for SRE workflows and automated maintenance.

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Claude Code for infrastructure automation

Pipe the output of `list_compute_droplets` directly into your shell scripts. This MCP Server makes it easy to build automated health checks that run in your CI pipeline. No more manual API calls. You get clean, structured data that integrates with your existing terminal-based tools and monitoring stack.

Monitor DigitalOcean databases in Claude Code

Use `list_managed_databases` to verify cluster availability from your terminal. It is perfect for automated status reports during a server incident. Claude Code handles the authentication, so you just query the state you need. It is a faster way to check your database footprint without a browser.

Audit DigitalOcean firewalls with Claude Code

Run `list_cloud_firewalls` to export your security rules into a text file or log. It allows you to track configuration drift across your environments. Security audits become part of your command-line workflow. You can verify your network rules in seconds without navigating through dashboards.

Setup guide

Set up DigitalOcean 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 digitalocean-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http digitalocean-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 DigitalOcean 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": {
    "digitalocean-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about DigitalOcean MCP in Claude Code

Use the `claude mcp add` command with the server URL. Once configured, you can call any tool directly from your terminal session.

Yes, `search_droplets_by_name` works in the terminal. It is a quick way to find specific instance IDs for your scripts.

The server uses standard headers to track usage. You should implement basic caching in your scripts if you are running heavy diagnostic loops.

Yes, `list_block_storage_volumes` gives you a full list of your volumes. You can pipe this into other commands to manage your disk lifecycle.

The token is stored locally in your configuration file. Claude Code uses it to authenticate your requests, and no data is logged outside your local environment.

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