How to Use the IBM Quantum MCP in Claude

Q: How do I monitor IBM Quantum job status in Claude Desktop?

You call listjobs to see your current queue. The agent then processes the list to show you which jobs are pending or finished.

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Setup IBM Quantum with Claude Desktop

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Manage your quantum hardware in Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between your browser and the lab. You can use `list_providers` and `list_backends` to see exactly what hardware is online right now. Your AI client pulls this data in real-time, letting you decide which device fits your circuit requirements without manual checks.

Execute and track IBM Quantum jobs

Send your circuits to the processor using `submit_job` without leaving your chat window. Once the job is in the queue, use `list_jobs` to keep an eye on its status. If you need to change course, `cancel_job` stops the execution immediately. It saves your credits when you realize a circuit isn't going to converge.

Review results inside your workspace

Pull your final data back into your conversation using `get_job_result`. The server handles the heavy lifting, giving you the raw output to analyze alongside your code. Use `get_job_details` if you need to debug a failure or look at timing logs. It gives you the full picture of the execution run.

Setup guide

Set up IBM Quantum 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 IBM Quantum 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 IBM Quantum 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 ibm-quantum-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about IBM Quantum MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes, you connect the server via your config file. Once active, the tools are available to Claude Desktop for direct interaction with quantum hardware.

The server runs locally on your machine. Your API token never leaves your environment, ensuring your quantum credentials remain private.

You call `list_jobs` to see your current queue. The agent then processes the list to show you which jobs are pending or finished.

Your circuit definitions are sent directly to the IBM backend. We do not store your quantum data or job payloads on our servers.

It can. You submit each job individually, and the agent keeps track of them using the job IDs returned by the server.

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