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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Drone CI as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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claude mcp add drone-ci --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Drone CI MCP Server

Connect your Drone CI server to any AI agent to streamline your DevOps lifecycle through natural language.

Claude Code registers Drone CI as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 39 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Drone CI data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

  • Build Management — List, get details, restart, or stop builds across your repositories using list_builds, get_build, and restart_build.
  • Repository Control — Enable, update, or repair repository settings and sync them with your source control provider via enable_repo and sync_user_repos.
  • Secret & Config Management — Manage environment secrets, cron jobs, and templates without leaving your chat interface using list_secrets and create_cron_job.
  • User Administration — (Admin only) Create, update, or delete users and manage organizational access with list_users and create_user.
  • Log Inspection — Fetch build logs to debug pipeline failures instantly using get_build_logs.

The Drone CI MCP Server exposes 39 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 39 Drone CI tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Drone CI through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning ci-cd, build-automation, repository-management, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

approve

Approve build on Drone CI

Approve a blocked build

chown

Chown repo on Drone CI

Change repository ownership to current user

create

Create build on Drone CI

Create a custom build for a branch

create

Create cron job on Drone CI

Create a new cron job

create

Create secret on Drone CI

Create a new repository secret

create

Create template on Drone CI

Create a new template

create

Create user on Drone CI

Create a new user account (Admin)

decline

Decline build on Drone CI

Decline a blocked build

delete

Delete cron job on Drone CI

Delete a cron job

delete

Delete secret on Drone CI

Delete a repository secret

delete

Delete template on Drone CI

Delete a template

delete

Delete user on Drone CI

Delete a user account (Admin)

disable

Disable repo on Drone CI

Disable or delete a repository

enable

Enable repo on Drone CI

Enable/register a repository in Drone

get

Get build on Drone CI

Get specific build info including stages and steps

get

Get build logs on Drone CI

Get logs for a specific step in a build stage

get

Get cron job on Drone CI

Get cron job details

get

Get current user on Drone CI

Get current authenticated user info

get

Get current user repos on Drone CI

Get current user repositories

get

Get repo on Drone CI

Get repository info

get

Get secret on Drone CI

Get repository secret details

get

Get template on Drone CI

Get template details

get

Get user on Drone CI

Get user info by login (Admin)

list

List builds on Drone CI

List recent builds for a repository

list

List cron jobs on Drone CI

List cron jobs for a repository

list

List secrets on Drone CI

List repository secrets

list

List templates on Drone CI

List organization templates

list

List users on Drone CI

Requires administrative privileges. List all registered users (Admin)

promote

Promote build on Drone CI

Promote a build to a target environment

repair

Repair repo on Drone CI

Repair repository webhooks

restart

Restart build on Drone CI

Restart a specific build

stop

Stop build on Drone CI

Stop a running build (Admin)

sync

Sync user repos on Drone CI

Synchronize user repositories

trigger

Trigger cron job on Drone CI

Manually trigger an existing cron task

update

Update cron job on Drone CI

Update a cron job

update

Update repo on Drone CI

Update repository configuration

update

Update secret on Drone CI

Update a repository secret

update

Update template on Drone CI

Update a template

update

Update user on Drone CI

Update a user account (Admin)

Connect Drone CI to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Drone CI into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
02

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal
03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
04

Start using Drone CI

Ask Claude: "Using Drone CI, show me...". 39 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Drone CI MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Drone CI through the Model Context Protocol.

01

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

02

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

03

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Drone CI tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

04

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Drone CI + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Drone CI MCP Server delivers measurable value.

01

CI/CD integration: embed Drone CI tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

02

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Drone CI nightly and generate reports without human intervention

03

Shell scripting: pipe Drone CI outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

04

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Drone CI status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Drone CI in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Drone CI immediately.

01

"List all my active repositories in Drone."

02

"Show me the logs for build #42 of the 'acme/api' repository."

03

"Create a new secret named 'DB_PASSWORD' for the 'acme/web-app' repo."

Troubleshooting Drone CI MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Drone CI to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
02

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Drone CI + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Drone CI MCP Server with Claude Code.

01

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
02

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
03

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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