How to Use the FileStack MCP in Claude

Q: Can FileStack handle image analysis in Claude Desktop?

Yes. You can run getimagetags or getocr on any public image URL. The server returns the analysis data straight to your conversation.

Q: Can I resize images using FileStack in Claude Desktop?

You can use generatetransformurl to get a ready-to-use URL with your specified parameters. It doesn't process the file until you actually load that link.

Upload, tag, and transcode media directly inside Claude Desktop without leaving your local environment.

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Manage media assets with Claude Desktop

Stop manually downloading files to run local scripts. Use `upload_from_url` to pull assets directly into your storage, then use `get_metadata` to verify file properties instantly. This MCP Server handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on building. It keeps your media pipeline contained within your local Claude Desktop workflow.

Extract insights from images

Point Claude Desktop at any image to get a full breakdown. Use `get_image_tags` for object detection or `get_ocr` to pull text from scanned documents. It removes the need for external vision APIs during development. You get the raw data back in your chat window to use for your next task.

Automate video processing pipelines

Trigger `start_video_transcode` to convert your assets without managing complex background workers. You get a UUID back immediately to track progress. Monitor the job using `get_video_status` until completion. It turns a manual video task into a simple, chat-based operation.

Setup guide

Set up FileStack 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 FileStack 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 FileStack 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 filestack-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about FileStack MCP in Claude Desktop

You configure the server in your local config file. Once added, the tools appear as a hammer icon in your chat input, letting you trigger media tasks directly.

Yes. You can run `get_image_tags` or `get_ocr` on any public image URL. The server returns the analysis data straight to your conversation.

Your files are processed by the FileStack API. We only touch your raw media files and metadata for the specific transformation or analysis you request.

Yes, you need a valid key to authenticate the server. You provide this during the initial configuration process.

You can use `generate_transform_url` to get a ready-to-use URL with your specified parameters. It doesn't process the file until you actually load that link.

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