How to Use the Equinix Metal MCP in Claude

Q: Can I create project-specific API keys for Equinix Metal in Claude Desktop?

Yes. Just ask your agent to createprojectapikey. It will prompt you for the project ID and any necessary details to generate a scoped key.

Q: What's the best way to handle an unwanted Equinix Metal invitation in Claude Desktop?

First, use getinvitation to see the details. If it's not right, tell your agent to run declineinvitation with the invitation's ID.

Manage Equinix Metal keys and invites right from your Claude Desktop app. No more context switching.

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Rotate API Keys from Chat

This toolset lets you manage Equinix Metal API keys without opening the web console. Ask your agent to `create_project_api_key` for a new service, or `create_user_api_key` for a new teammate. It's all done directly in your chat window. When a key is compromised or a project is done, just tell Claude to run `delete_api_key` or `delete_user_api_key`. You get instant confirmation. This is how you handle key rotation without disrupting your flow.

Handle Invites On The Fly

The `get_invitation` tool pulls pending Equinix Metal project invitations into your chat. You can see who invited you and to what project. No need to dig through your inbox. If an invitation is for the wrong project or from an unknown person, use `decline_invitation` immediately. It keeps your account clean and secure, all with a simple instruction to your agent.

Control Emails with this MCP Server

This MCP Server gives your Claude Desktop agent control over the email addresses on your Equinix Metal account. Use `create_email` to add a new address for project-specific alerts. You can then change which address gets notifications with `update_email` or remove old ones entirely with `delete_email`. It's a fast way to route alerts without navigating account settings pages.

Setup guide

Set up Equinix Metal 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 Equinix Metal 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 Equinix Metal 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 equinix-metal-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Equinix Metal MCP in Claude Desktop

Install the MCP server from the Extensions menu in the desktop app. The tools for managing keys and invites will show up next to your chat input, ready to use.

Yes. Just ask your agent to `create_project_api_key`. It will prompt you for the project ID and any necessary details to generate a scoped key.

First, use `get_invitation` to see the details. If it's not right, tell your agent to run `decline_invitation` with the invitation's ID.

Yes. You can connect this MCP server on any plan, including the free tier, using the custom connector URL method on the claude.ai website. The one-click install is for the desktop app.

Your Equinix Metal API keys and invitation details are passed directly to the tool's ephemeral runtime. They are not stored by Vinkius or the Claude model. Your Vinkius endpoint token handles authentication, keeping your main credentials separate.

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