How to Use the Harness MCP in Claude Code

Q: How to harness the Harness MCP Server in Claude Code?

Use the claude mcp add command with your transport and URL. It configures the server in your /.claude.json file immediately.

Q: Can Claude Code harness pipeline status via the MCP Server?

Yes. The agent uses getexecutionstatus to report back on your builds. It provides the exact step details you need to debug.

Q: How does Claude Code harness project secrets through the MCP Server?

The listsecrets tool lets you view which secrets are available in your project. It helps you verify configurations without exposing raw values.

Claude Code runs the Harness MCP Server in your terminal to manage deployments and audit logs without a GUI.

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Headless pipeline control

Use `execute_pipeline` directly from your shell. Claude Code triggers your CI/CD jobs without you needing to open a browser. It outputs the status immediately. You can pipe this data into other scripts or monitor it in your terminal session.

Terminal-based infrastructure auditing

Run `get_audit_logs` to see platform changes in real-time. Claude Code displays the output in your CLI for quick analysis. This is ideal for SREs. You see the audit trail alongside your server logs, making incident response faster.

Project and service discovery

Claude Code calls `list_projects` and `list_services` to give you a clear view of your architecture. No more guessing names. You can verify your environment setup with `list_environments` before running any scripts. It keeps your terminal workflow precise.

Setup guide

Set up Harness MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see harness-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Harness transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Harness tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http harness-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Harness MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Harness MCP in Claude Code

Use the `claude mcp add` command with your transport and URL. It configures the server in your `~/.claude.json` file immediately.

Yes. The agent uses `get_execution_status` to report back on your builds. It provides the exact step details you need to debug.

The `list_secrets` tool lets you view which secrets are available in your project. It helps you verify configurations without exposing raw values.

It is. Because it runs in the terminal, you can automate pipeline triggers within your existing shell scripts or cron jobs.

The server uses your unique endpoint token to authenticate. It only accesses the project data you authorize via the tool calls.

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