How to Use the Howspace MCP in Claude

Q: Can I manage Howspace users in Claude Desktop?

Yes. You can use the addparticipant tool to enroll users into specific workspaces directly through the chat interface. It removes the need for manual CSV uploads or portal navigation.

Bring your Howspace workshops directly into Claude Desktop for real-time collaboration and participant management.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Howspace to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Manage your Howspace workspace from Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between browser tabs to track progress. Use `get_workspace` and `list_workspaces` to pull current session data directly into your chat window. Your agent can now verify room status and pull participant lists using `list_participants` without you ever leaving your workflow.

Automate participant onboarding in Claude Desktop

Scale your learning initiatives by triggering `add_participant` through natural language commands. You tell your agent who needs access, and it handles the invite immediately. This keeps your focus on curriculum design rather than manual admin tasks. The `get_me` tool lets you confirm your own credentials before pushing updates.

Track campaign progress in Claude Desktop

Monitor your organizational development goals by querying `list_campaigns` in real time. Your agent provides an instant snapshot of active initiatives and their associated workspaces. Use `create_workspace` to spin up new learning environments the moment a new project requirement hits your desk. It keeps your development cycle tight and responsive.

Setup guide

Set up Howspace 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 Howspace 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 Howspace 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 howspace-mcp.

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

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Common questions about Howspace MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file from the Claude settings menu under the Developer tab. Add the server details to the mcpServers object, save the file, and restart the app to see the tools.

Yes. You can use the `add_participant` tool to enroll users into specific workspaces directly through the chat interface. It removes the need for manual CSV uploads or portal navigation.

The server runs locally on your machine via stdio. Your credentials and workspace data never leave your local environment unless you explicitly send them to the model for analysis.

It does. You can use it to coordinate large-scale workshops by pulling data via `list_workspaces` and updating participant access status on the fly.

Only the specific data you request—like workspace titles or participant IDs—is processed by the model. The server acts as a bridge, keeping your sensitive PII local.

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