How to Use the Drone CI MCP in Claude

Q: How do I trigger a new build using Drone CI in Claude Desktop?

You ask your agent to start one. It calls createbuild with your branch name, then tracks the live status using getbuild right in your chat window.

Q: Can I manage secure pipeline keys with the Drone CI MCP Server?

Yes. Your agent handles sensitive values using createsecret and updatesecret without exposing them in your git history.

Q: What is the setup process for Drone CI on Claude Desktop?

You open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you restart the desktop app, the hammer icon appears in your chat box, confirming the tools are active.

Q: How do I fix a broken repository webhook?

Tell your agent to run repairrepo on the target repository. It instantly rewrites the webhook configuration on your git provider to restore the build triggers.

Q: Is my build log data safe when using Drone CI with Claude Desktop?

Your build logs fetched via getbuildlogs stay local. Vinkius runs the server in an isolated sandbox, meaning your raw log outputs and environment secrets never touch external log collectors.

Control your Drone CI pipelines and secrets directly from Claude Desktop without switching to a terminal.

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Run and monitor builds from Claude Desktop

The MCP Server gives your agent direct access to your build pipelines using `list_builds` and `get_build_logs`. You don't have to leave Claude Desktop to check why a test suite failed or what step timed out. If a build gets blocked, you can use `approve_build` or `decline_build` inside the chat interface. You can also trigger a fresh run with `restart_build` or kick off a custom pipeline with `create_build`.

Manage repository settings inside Claude Desktop

This MCP Server connects your workspace to your version control integrations using `enable_repo` and `disable_repo`. You tell your agent to register a new project, and it configures the webhooks instantly. When webhooks break or ownership shifts, you resolve it using `repair_repo` and `chown_repo`. You do not need to hunt down the admin settings page in a browser tab.

Securely configure environment variables and templates

Your agent manages environment values using `create_secret` and `update_secret`. You pass the values through Claude Desktop, and they write straight to your Drone runner environment. For repetitive pipeline setups, you maintain consistency using `create_template` and `list_templates`. This keeps your build configurations DRY across dozens of repositories.

Setup guide

Set up Drone CI 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 Drone CI 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 Drone CI 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 drone-ci-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Drone CI MCP in Claude Desktop

You ask your agent to start one. It calls `create_build` with your branch name, then tracks the live status using `get_build` right in your chat window.

Yes. Your agent handles sensitive values using `create_secret` and `update_secret` without exposing them in your git history.

You open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once you restart the desktop app, the hammer icon appears in your chat box, confirming the tools are active.

Tell your agent to run `repair_repo` on the target repository. It instantly rewrites the webhook configuration on your git provider to restore the build triggers.

Your build logs fetched via `get_build_logs` stay local. Vinkius runs the server in an isolated sandbox, meaning your raw log outputs and environment secrets never touch external log collectors.

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