How to Use the Hetzner MCP in Claude

Q: Can I use Claude Desktop to list my current Hetzner resources?

Yes, you can run commands like listservers or listvolumes to get a live dump of your account data. The model parses this output to answer questions about your current infrastructure state.

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Instant server provisioning

Fire up new instances without touching the web console. You can trigger `create_server` and `create_network` while chatting, turning your infrastructure requirements into actual running machines. It handles the heavy lifting of resource allocation immediately. Once your environment is prepped, you can use `list_servers` to verify the deployment status without leaving your workspace.

Real-time infrastructure control

Control your existing fleet with surgical precision. Use `poweron_server` or `rebuild_server` to manage state changes, or inspect your current footprint using `get_server` to verify configurations. Every action happens in the context of your conversation. You get the exact current state of your resources, ensuring you never make decisions based on stale documentation or outdated dashboards.

Network and security management

Lock down your environment by deploying `create_firewall` rules on the fly. You can define your ingress and egress policies as part of your standard setup routine. Managing your public presence is just as simple. Use `create_floating_ip` or `create_load_balancer` to ensure your services remain accessible and performant as your traffic demands grow.

Setup guide

Set up Hetzner 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 Hetzner 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 Hetzner 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 hetzner-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Hetzner MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in the application support folder. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart your app to see the tools appear.

Your credentials remain local to your machine. The MCP server process runs as a subprocess, ensuring your authentication tokens never leave your local environment during execution.

Yes, you can run commands like `list_servers` or `list_volumes` to get a live dump of your account data. The model parses this output to answer questions about your current infrastructure state.

It provides the same primitives available through the standard API. You can manage subnets and private networks by invoking the relevant tools provided in the server definition.

Your infrastructure metadata, such as server IDs and IP addresses, is processed locally. Only the specific information you choose to share with the agent enters the context window for analysis.

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