How to Use the Gitpod MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Gitpod to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server settings under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart, the tools will appear in your chat interface.

Q: Can I use Gitpod with Claude Desktop to audit my logs?

Yes, you can use the listauditlogs tool to pull activity data. This lets you track events across your organization without leaving the Claude environment.

Q: Does Gitpod in Claude Desktop handle my environment variables?

You can use createenvironmentvariable and listenvironmentvariables to manage your keys. These tools write directly to your repository configuration.

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Manage your Gitpod workspace lifecycle

Trigger `create_and_start_workspace` the moment you need a fresh dev environment. You avoid the manual setup dance and get straight to shipping code. Running `stop_workspace` or `delete_workspace` keeps your cloud costs in check. It saves you from leaving idle environments burning through your budget.

Full control over repository configurations

Use `create_configuration` to push new project settings without leaving your chat window. You keep your environment logic consistent across every branch you work on. Updating existing setups is just as fast with `update_configuration`. You change a setting and the server applies it to your Gitpod instance immediately.

Administer organizations and members

List your teams and check member access using `list_organization_members`. You get a clear view of who can touch what without opening the web dashboard. Changing roles is simple with `update_organization_member`. You maintain tight security on your Gitpod organization by auditing permissions directly in your conversation.

Setup guide

Set up Gitpod 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 Gitpod 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 Gitpod 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 gitpod-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Gitpod MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the server settings under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart, the tools will appear in your chat interface.

Yes, you can use the `list_audit_logs` tool to pull activity data. This lets you track events across your organization without leaving the Claude environment.

You can use `create_environment_variable` and `list_environment_variables` to manage your keys. These tools write directly to your repository configuration.

The server uses your provided API token to authenticate requests. Your data stays between your agent and the Gitpod API, ensuring no third parties touch your workspace credentials.

Your workspace metadata, including names and configuration IDs, is processed by the MCP server. We only touch the specific fields required to execute your commands, keeping your private environment details isolated.

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