How to Use the Green Web Check MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install Green Web Check on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart Claude Desktop, the green verification tool is ready to use in any chat.

Run sustainability audits on any domain directly inside Claude Desktop using real-time green energy hosting data.

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Audit domain emissions inside Claude Desktop

The `check_green_hosting` tool lets you verify if a specific domain runs on renewable energy directly from your chat window. You feed a list of competitor or partner URLs to Claude Desktop, and it queries the Green Web Foundation database to return the green status. This integration bypasses manual web searches by pulling green credentials straight into your active conversation. Your AI client parses the raw JSON response to show you which infrastructure choices align with your team's carbon-neutral targets.

Validate procurement lists using this MCP Server

Running the `check_green_hosting` tool allows you to screen entire vendor lists for environmental compliance inside your workspace. Instead of copying and pasting domains into third-party portals, you ask your agent to parse your local spreadsheet and check each host. Claude Desktop handles the heavy lifting by executing the checks sequentially and flagging non-compliant hosts. You get a clean breakdown of which software-as-a-service providers actually run on clean grids.

Generate green hosting reports instantly

With the `check_green_hosting` tool, Claude Desktop turns raw domain lists into structured sustainability reports via this MCP Server. The server returns verified green hosting data, including the name of the hosting provider and the supporting organization. Your agent uses this live data to draft executive summaries or compliance checklists on the fly. It is a direct line to environmental data that keeps your procurement reporting grounded in verified facts.

Setup guide

Set up Green Web Check 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 Green Web Check 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 Green Web Check 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 green-web-check-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Green Web Check MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart Claude Desktop, the green verification tool is ready to use in any chat.

Yes, you can connect the MCP Server as a custom connector in your browser settings at claude.ai. This allows you to run green hosting checks from any device without installing local files.

Yes, you can pass a list of domains to Claude Desktop and ask it to run the verification sequentially. The underlying MCP Server processes each domain to build a structured list of green and non-green hosts.

The tool returns the green status, the name of the hosting provider, and the certifying organization. This gives your agent the exact facts needed to verify environmental claims.

The server only transmits the target domain names to the Green Web Foundation API to check their status. No local files, IP addresses, or proprietary configurations are shared during this look-up.

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