How to Use the ImageKit (Media Optimization & DAM) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect ImageKit (Media Optimization & DAM) to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file in your application support folder. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, then restart the app to see the tools in your chat input.

Q: Does Claude Desktop allow bulk asset cleanup with ImageKit (Media Optimization & DAM)?

You can use the wipebatchassets tool to handle multiple files at once. It automates the removal process, saving you from manual deletion tasks.

Manage your ImageKit assets directly in Claude Desktop. Trigger purges, check metadata, and clean up storage without leaving the app.

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Setup ImageKit (Media Optimization & DAM) with Claude Desktop

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Full asset lifecycle control in Claude

Use `list_media_files` to pull your entire library into your chat session. You get a clear view of your storage state without opening a dashboard. Run `get_file_details` to verify specific media properties. Claude pulls the exact data you need to make informed decisions about your assets.

Direct CDN and storage management

Trigger `purge_cdn_cache` to clear stale content instantly. You control exactly what gets refreshed across your edge network. Execute `wipe_media_asset` to remove obsolete files from your database. This keeps your storage footprint small and your project clean.

Deep metadata inspection

Invoke `get_exif_metadata` to extract technical data from your images. You see the internal properties of any file immediately. Use `list_custom_fields` to map out your schema. This MCP server gives you full visibility into your custom media attributes.

Setup guide

Set up ImageKit (Media Optimization & DAM) 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 ImageKit (Media Optimization & DAM) 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 ImageKit (Media Optimization & DAM) 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 imagekit-media-optimization-dam-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imagekit-media-optimization-dam-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ImageKit (Media Optimization & DAM) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file in your application support folder. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, then restart the app to see the tools in your chat input.

Yes, use the Custom Connectors feature in your integration settings. Paste the remote URL for the ImageKit (Media Optimization & DAM) server to start using tools directly in your browser.

You can use the `wipe_batch_assets` tool to handle multiple files at once. It automates the removal process, saving you from manual deletion tasks.

The server uses your provided environment variables to authenticate with ImageKit. Your secret keys remain local or isolated within the Vinkius sandbox during execution.

Your EXIF data and file structures are processed only when you explicitly invoke a tool. The server acts as a direct pipe between your client and your private media vault.

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