How to Use the Heroku (PaaS) MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Heroku (PaaS) MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http heroku-paas-mcp -- in your terminal. Make sure all flags come before the server name, and verify the connection using claude mcp list.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to audit Heroku (PaaS) environment variables?

Yes. Claude Code uses listconfigvars to dump decrypted environment variables like database URLs and third-party passwords directly to your terminal.

Q: Does Claude Code support restarting failed Heroku (PaaS) dynos?

Yes. The agent can run listdynos to inspect container health and execute restartalldynos or restartspecificdyno to clear memory leaks.

Q: How does this tool secure my Heroku API keys and config vars?

Your API keys are stored in your local /.claude.json configuration or managed securely via the Vinkius zero-trust MCP Server sandbox. Decrypted config variables are held in memory during command execution and are never written to persistent logs.

Run headless Heroku PaaS operations directly from your terminal using this MCP Server and Claude Code.

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The `list_apps` tool is the starting point for terminal-based automation, letting the agent discover active App IDs and git targets. From a single terminal session, you can pipe these details into automated shell scripts or CI/CD pipelines. Because Claude Code operates entirely in the CLI, it can run commands sequentially without a GUI. It checks app locations and routing maps with `get_app_info` to verify latency strategies before pushing code.

Scripted Maintenance and Dynamic Configuration

The `toggle_maintenance_mode` tool lets you script complex database migrations and maintenance windows directly from your terminal. Your agent can instantly swap the maintenance switch, run migration commands, and check the output. During this window, the agent uses `list_config_vars` to audit environment variables and verify that database tokens are up to date. This terminal-focused MCP Server makes headless operations fast and repeatable.

Quick Terminal Dyno Recovery

The `restart_all_dynos` tool acts as a rapid recovery command when Node or Ruby runtimes stall from memory leaks. Instead of logging into a web console, you tell your agent to reboot the app containers directly from your current shell. For precise fixes, the agent uses `list_dynos` to find the exact crashed container and fires `restart_specific_dyno` to unstick it. This keeps your web replicas active while resolving issues with isolated background queue workers.

Setup guide

Set up Heroku (PaaS) 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 heroku-paas-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http heroku-paas-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 Heroku (PaaS) 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": {
    "heroku-paas-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Heroku (PaaS) MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http heroku-paas-mcp -- ` in your terminal. Make sure all flags come before the server name, and verify the connection using `claude mcp list`.

Yes. Claude Code uses `list_config_vars` to dump decrypted environment variables like database URLs and third-party passwords directly to your terminal.

Yes. The agent can run `list_dynos` to inspect container health and execute `restart_all_dynos` or `restart_specific_dyno` to clear memory leaks.

Absolutely. Because Claude Code is terminal-only, you can run it inside GitHub Actions or SSH sessions to automate app creation using `create_app` and addon provisioning with `list_addons`.

Your API keys are stored in your local `~/.claude.json` configuration or managed securely via the Vinkius zero-trust MCP Server sandbox. Decrypted config variables are held in memory during command execution and are never written to persistent logs.

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