How to Use the Gitpod MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Gitpod server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http gitpod-mcp -- in your terminal. This registers the MCP Server and makes all 26 tools available to your command-line agent.

Q: Can Claude Code automate Gitpod environment variables?

Yes. Claude Code uses createenvironmentvariable and deleteenvironmentvariable to manage repository secrets directly from your terminal session.

Q: How do I clean up stale Gitpod workspaces using Claude Code?

You can tell the agent to find inactive environments using listworkspaces and execute deleteworkspace to purge them from your organization.

Q: Can I query enterprise audit logs?

Yes. If you have an Enterprise account, the agent uses listauditlogs to fetch security events and display them directly in your shell.

Q: How is my Gitpod data secured?

Your Gitpod API tokens and workspace data are stored in /.claude.json on your local machine. This MCP Server executes in a sandboxed, zero-trust environment, ensuring your repository configurations are never leaked to external networks.

Control Gitpod workspaces and manage organizations directly from your Claude Code terminal session.

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Script Gitpod environments via Claude Code

The Gitpod MCP Server brings cloud environment management straight to your command-line interface. You can pipe terminal outputs directly into Claude Code to trigger `create_and_start_workspace` for instant debugging sessions. The command-line agent tracks active workspaces using `list_workspaces` and tears down stalled sessions with `stop_workspace`. You get full lifecycle control without leaving your SSH session or opening a browser.

Manage configurations and environment variables

This MCP Server integration allows Claude Code to automate complex repository setups through shell scripts. The agent executes `create_configuration` to register new repositories and uses `create_environment_variable` to provision environment keys. To inspect existing setups, the agent calls `get_configuration` and prints the details directly to stdout. This makes it simple to audit your infrastructure configurations during CI/CD runs.

Automate administrative tasks and access control

You can build automated compliance pipelines by letting Claude Code query your organization settings. The agent uses `list_audit_logs` to collect enterprise security events and pipes them to local analysis tools. To manage team rosters, the agent calls `list_organization_members` to verify access and uses `remove_organization_member` to instantly revoke permissions for inactive accounts.

Setup guide

Set up Gitpod MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see gitpod-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Gitpod transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Gitpod tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http gitpod-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Gitpod MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Gitpod MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http gitpod-mcp -- ` in your terminal. This registers the MCP Server and makes all 26 tools available to your command-line agent.

Yes. Claude Code uses `create_environment_variable` and `delete_environment_variable` to manage repository secrets directly from your terminal session.

You can tell the agent to find inactive environments using `list_workspaces` and execute `delete_workspace` to purge them from your organization.

Yes. If you have an Enterprise account, the agent uses `list_audit_logs` to fetch security events and display them directly in your shell.

Your Gitpod API tokens and workspace data are stored in `~/.claude.json` on your local machine. This MCP Server executes in a sandboxed, zero-trust environment, ensuring your repository configurations are never leaked to external networks.

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