How to Use the Glob Pattern Tester MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install Glob Pattern Tester on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add this MCP server under the mcpServers key with the execution command. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the tool icon appear in your chat window.

Q: Can I test recursive directory matches with Glob Pattern Tester in Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. The testglob tool supports double-star recursive patterns like /.js to check deep folder structures directly inside Claude Desktop.

Stop guessing your gitignore patterns and let Claude Desktop test your exact file paths against real glob rules instantly.

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Run `test_glob` inside Claude Desktop to verify paths

The `test_glob` tool runs directly inside your Claude Desktop client to verify if your nested file paths match complex pattern rules. You don't have to guess if your build files get caught in your deployment filters when you can test the actual paths in real-time. This MCP server runs locally via stdio, meaning your files and patterns never leave your machine. You feed the tool a path like `src/utils/helper.ts` and a pattern like `src/**/*.ts`, and Claude Desktop gives you an immediate boolean match.

Validate CI and gitignore rules inside your chat

The `test_glob` tool lets you debug broken CI pipelines and gitignore exclusions without committing broken code to your repo. When you ask your agent why a file was ignored, it uses this exact tool to check the path against your `.gitignore` rules. Instead of pushing a commit just to see if your build action triggers, you can run the match directly inside Claude Desktop. The engine runs the exact same minimatch algorithm that npm and git use, giving you matching logic you can trust.

Clean up deployment filters with this MCP Server

The `test_glob` tool identifies redundant pattern rules in your deployment configurations directly from your Claude Desktop workspace. You can clean up bloated ignore files by testing which paths actually trigger your rules. Claude Desktop processes these local checks instantly, so you can refactor old configuration files without running trial-and-error terminal commands. It gives you immediate clarity on your match patterns.

Setup guide

Set up Glob Pattern Tester 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 Glob Pattern Tester 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 Glob Pattern Tester 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 glob-pattern-tester-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Glob Pattern Tester MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add this MCP server under the `mcpServers` key with the execution command. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the tool icon appear in your chat window.

Yes, it runs as a local subprocess on your machine using stdio transport. Claude Desktop talks directly to the local server, meaning no external APIs are called to test your glob patterns.

Absolutely. The `test_glob` tool supports double-star recursive patterns like `**/*.js` to check deep folder structures directly inside Claude Desktop.

The matching engine uses the standard minimatch library, which is highly sensitive to path separators. Make sure your path matches the operating system format you are testing.

Your file paths and glob patterns never leave your local computer. Claude Desktop processes the tool calls locally, ensuring your internal file structures remain completely confidential.

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