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How to Use the Infracost MCP in Claude

Q: Does Infracost on Claude Desktop handle my proprietary data?

Yes. When you use uploadcustomproperties or ingestpricebook, your data is processed securely by the server. We keep your enterprise pricing and tagging logic private to your organization.

Q: Can I use Infracost with Claude Desktop to block builds?

You can use createguardrail to define blocking logic for your infrastructure plans. While your agent provides the analysis, you choose how to enforce these rules in your CI/CD pipeline.

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Connect Infracost MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Infracost 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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Setup Infracost with Claude Desktop

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Real-time cost guardrails in Claude Desktop

Define clear spending limits for your cloud infrastructure directly inside your chat. Use `create_guardrail` to set hard boundaries and `list_guardrails` to monitor current compliance without leaving your editor. Your agent checks these policies against your Terraform plans instantly. It flags potential overspends before they hit your bill, saving you from manual budget reviews.

Sync enterprise pricing data

Upload your custom negotiated rates to ensure your estimations match reality. You call `get_price_book_files_url` to get an upload path, then `ingest_price_book` to load your specific enterprise data. Once ingested, run `update_organization` to activate these rates. Your AI client now calculates costs using your actual contract terms rather than generic public pricing.

Automated tagging and cost attribution

Keep your cloud resources clean by enforcing tagging standards through your agent. Use `update_tagging_policy` to define required labels and `upload_custom_properties` to feed in data from your internal systems. This ensures every resource is accounted for by cost center or project. Your agent handles the heavy lifting, keeping your infrastructure audit-ready at all times.

Setup guide

Set up Infracost 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 Infracost 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 Infracost 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 infracost-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Infracost MCP in Claude Desktop

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

Yes. When you use `upload_custom_properties` or `ingest_price_book`, your data is processed securely by the server. We keep your enterprise pricing and tagging logic private to your organization.

You can use `create_guardrail` to define blocking logic for your infrastructure plans. While your agent provides the analysis, you choose how to enforce these rules in your CI/CD pipeline.

We treat your cost data as confidential. The server only touches the specific pricing files and tag policies you provide, ensuring no sensitive infrastructure details leak outside your environment.

Your price books are managed by the MCP server and activated via `update_organization`. You control the ingestion and lifecycle of these files through direct tool calls.

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