How to Use the Gotify MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect my Gotify instance to Claude Desktop?

You add the MCP server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file under the mcpServers key. For local setups, define the command and arguments to point to your executable, then restart the app to see the tools.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle Gotify message polling?

The client uses the getmessages tool to fetch your notification history on demand. It pulls the latest payloads from your self-hosted server without needing a constant open connection.

Manage your Gotify notification server and send alerts directly from Claude Desktop without touching a curl command.

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The `send_message` tool lets your agent transmit push notifications to your devices directly from the Claude Desktop chat interface. You feed the agent your message text, priority level, and title, and it routes the payload to your self-hosted instance instantly. Because it uses your application tokens, you keep complete control over which service sends what. It's a clean way to replace manual API testing scripts with a simple conversational interface.

Provision apps and clients from your desktop

The `create_application` and `create_client` tools allow your agent to configure new notification sources and receivers on the fly. You ask Claude Desktop to spin up a new application token for a backup script, and it returns the credentials right in your active thread. If an app goes rogue or a token leaks, you run `delete_application` or `delete_client` to revoke access immediately. You manage your entire notification topology without loading the Gotify web UI.

Monitor server health and clean up old logs

The `get_health` and `get_version` tools give you instant visibility into your server status directly inside Claude Desktop. Your agent checks system vitals to ensure your notification pipeline is online and running the correct build. When your database fills up with build logs or test alerts, you trigger `delete_all_messages` or `delete_message` to purge the noise. This keeps your local disk usage in check without leaving the chat window.

Setup guide

Set up Gotify 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 Gotify 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 Gotify 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 gotify-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Gotify MCP in Claude Desktop

You add the MCP server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file under the `mcpServers` key. For local setups, define the command and arguments to point to your executable, then restart the app to see the tools.

No, you only need admin rights for user management tools like `create_user` or `get_users`. For sending alerts and reading messages, standard application and client tokens are enough to get the job done.

The client uses the `get_messages` tool to fetch your notification history on demand. It pulls the latest payloads from your self-hosted server without needing a constant open connection.

Yes, you can hook it up by adding a custom connector in your integration settings. Paste your remote server URL, authenticate, and your agent will gain access to the tools in your browser.

Your app tokens and message payloads remain strictly on your local machine within the Claude Desktop configuration file. The server processes these credentials in an ephemeral sandbox, ensuring your private notification data never touches third-party logs.

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