How to Use the Discourse MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Discourse MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http discourse-mcp -- in your terminal. Use claude mcp list to confirm the installation succeeded.

Run automated forum audits and content searches directly from your terminal with the Discourse MCP Server and Claude Code.

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Execute headless forum audits with Claude Code

`list_latest_topics` pulls raw JSON arrays of recent forum posts directly into your terminal session. Claude Code processes this output, allowing you to pipe the data straight into command-line utilities. This headless setup removes the need for web interfaces. You run a single command to audit recent activity, filter by category, and output clean text files.

Track group memberships and active users

`list_group_members` fetches the complete roster for any specified group in your community. SREs and backend developers can use this tool to verify permissions or audit group access levels. By combining this with `list_active_members`, you get a real-time view of who is currently online. It simplifies access reviews and community monitoring tasks.

Fast terminal-based content indexing

`search_community_content` queries the forum database using simple keyword inputs from your shell. The tool returns matching topics and posts instantly, bypassing the standard web search latency. You can quickly inspect specific threads using `get_topic_details` to diagnose configuration issues or user complaints. It keeps your diagnostic workflow entirely inside the terminal.

Setup guide

Set up Discourse 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 discourse-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Discourse MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http discourse-mcp -- ` in your terminal. Use `claude mcp list` to confirm the installation succeeded.

Yes, you can trigger these MCP tools within shell scripts. Claude Code executes the commands headlessly, making it easy to schedule daily forum activity summaries.

The CLI handles large datasets by streaming the output directly into your terminal buffer. You can use standard unix pipes to filter the results of `search_community_content`.

This server supports stdio, HTTP, and SSE transport protocols. You can configure your preferred method during the initial setup command.

Your API tokens and forum post data are handled via encrypted HTTP channels. Vinkius hosts the endpoint on zero-trust, ephemeral isolates that destroy all session data immediately after execution.

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