How to Use the Flock MCP in Claude

Q: How do I find Flock channels within Claude Desktop?

You use the channelslistpublic tool to enumerate active channels. Once you have the list, you can pull specific metadata via channelsgetinfo.

Q: Can I send FlockML messages from Claude Desktop?

Yes, the chatsendmessage tool accepts raw FlockML payloads. It renders these directly in your target room, bypassing basic Markdown restrictions.

Q: Does this MCP Server work with private groups in Claude Desktop?

It does. You can inspect private group credentials with groupsgetinfo and verify members using groupslistmembers.

Q: How does this MCP Server handle my Flock identity data?

It uses usersgetmetadata to map your identity. Data stays within the ephemeral sandbox during your active session.

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Direct team messaging in Claude Desktop

Send formatted messages directly from your chat window using `chat_send_message`. This tool handles raw `<flockml>` definitions, allowing you to bypass standard text limits and display rich attachments for your team. Stop switching between your browser and your editor. You can push live updates or incident reports to any channel while staying focused on your current task.

Instant roster and group lookups

Map `@` aliases to specific string UUIDs across your entire company using `roster_list_directory`. You get accurate routing data without digging through internal docs or asking teammates for IDs. Need to verify access for a specific project? Run `groups_list_private` to audit membership boundaries. You'll see exactly who has access to sensitive channels before sending sensitive information.

Manage Flock channels with local tools

List all your public channels with `channels_list_public` to see what’s active. You can pull deep descriptions and banner logic for any channel using `channels_get_info` to understand the context of a conversation. Identify active members in any workspace by using `channels_list_members`. This gives you a clear view of who is currently involved in a discussion, making it easier to reach the right people during a sprint.

Setup guide

Set up Flock 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 Flock 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 Flock 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 flock-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Flock MCP in Claude Desktop

You use the `channels_list_public` tool to enumerate active channels. Once you have the list, you can pull specific metadata via `channels_get_info`.

Yes, the `chat_send_message` tool accepts raw FlockML payloads. It renders these directly in your target room, bypassing basic Markdown restrictions.

Your directory data is queried on-demand. This server only touches your user metadata and roster mappings during active tool calls.

It does. You can inspect private group credentials with `groups_get_info` and verify members using `groups_list_members`.

It uses `users_get_metadata` to map your identity. Data stays within the ephemeral sandbox during your active session.

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