How to Use the Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) to Claude Code?

Use the command claude mcp add followed by the server URL. This links the tools to your terminal session for immediate use.

Q: Does Claude Code support Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) health checks?

It does. You can trigger checkhealth as a pre-flight step in your scripts to ensure the database is ready for your operations.

Q: Is the configuration for Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) persistent in Claude Code?

Your settings are stored in /.claude.json. Once you configure the server, it remains available across all your terminal sessions.

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Headless GraphQL execution via Claude Code

Pipe your queries through `execute_graphql` in your CI/CD scripts. It’s built for terminal users who need to interact with Hasura without a browser. Automate your data validation tasks. Whether you're running a cron job or a migration script, the CLI handles the request and returns the JSON payload.

Retrieve server info in Claude Code

Use `get_version` and `get_config` to confirm your environment settings. It’s perfect for ensuring your local and production Hasura instances match. You get clear, structured output in your shell. No more guessing which version of the engine is running behind your API.

Analyze query plans in Claude Code

Run `explain_graphql` from your terminal to debug performance issues instantly. It shows you exactly how the engine plans to execute your query. This is essential for SREs optimizing database load. You see the SQL breakdown in your terminal output before you ever commit your code.

Setup guide

Set up Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) 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 hasura-instant-graphql-rest-engine-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http hasura-instant-graphql-rest-engine-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 Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) 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": {
    "hasura-instant-graphql-rest-engine-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) MCP in Claude Code

Use the command `claude mcp add` followed by the server URL. This links the tools to your terminal session for immediate use.

Yes, the headless nature of this MCP server makes it ideal for automated pipeline tasks. You can run queries as part of your deployment process.

It does. You can trigger `check_health` as a pre-flight step in your scripts to ensure the database is ready for your operations.

The server acts as a proxy with defined permissions. No data is stored beyond the scope of your current terminal session.

Your settings are stored in `~/.claude.json`. Once you configure the server, it remains available across all your terminal sessions.

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