How to Use the Greptile MCP in Claude

Q: What happens if I need to update my code index?

Simply run reindexrepository via the chat interface. It triggers a refresh so your answers stay accurate to the latest commit.

Connect Greptile to Claude Desktop to index your repositories and get precise answers about your codebase without leaving the app.

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Index and track repositories

Use `index_repository` to point this MCP Server at your GitHub or GitLab projects. It parses the files so you can stop guessing where logic lives. Check your progress with `get_repository_status` or see your full list of indexed projects using `list_repositories`. It handles the heavy lifting of codebase ingestion.

Query your code directly

Ask questions about your logic using `query_codebase`. The AI pulls the relevant files into context and writes a response based on the actual code. You can narrow the scope using `search_by_filepath` or `search_codebase` if you know exactly which module is causing the headache.

Monitor your API usage

Keep an eye on your token consumption with `get_greptile_usage`. It prevents unexpected costs while you are working in Claude Desktop. If a file changes, just call `reindex_repository` to keep your knowledge fresh. You can also use `delete_repository` to prune old projects and keep your index clean.

Setup guide

Set up Greptile 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 Greptile 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 Greptile 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 greptile-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Greptile MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server to your config file, then trigger the tools via the hammer icon in the chat. You can run `search_codebase` to find specific patterns across your entire project.

Yes, this MCP Server communicates with the Greptile API to index your remote repositories. Once indexed, you can query that codebase directly inside your chat window.

Absolutely. You can index multiple repositories using the server tools and query across them. It helps when your feature spans several microservices.

Simply run `reindex_repository` via the chat interface. It triggers a refresh so your answers stay accurate to the latest commit.

Greptile indexes your code to perform vector-based retrieval. Your files are encrypted at rest, and this server only accesses the data required to answer your specific questions.

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