How to Use the Joomla (Open-Source CMS) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Joomla (Open-Source CMS) to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the MCP Server configuration under the mcpServers key. Provide the required Joomla API credentials as environment variables, then restart the desktop application to load the tools.

Q: Can Claude Desktop delete articles from my Joomla (Open-Source CMS) site?

Yes, the deletecmsarticle tool allows the desktop client to remove articles when you instruct it to do so. You have full control, and the client will only execute this action when explicitly commanded in your chat session.

Q: How does the server handle menu structure checks?

The listsitemenus tool retrieves your active Joomla menus. Claude Desktop reads this data to check if your newly created articles are linked properly or if there are dead menu items.

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Audit and update live Joomla articles from Claude Desktop

The `list_site_articles` tool lets Claude Desktop pull your active Joomla posts directly into your chat window. You don't have to open the administrator dashboard to see what is published. Your AI client reads the raw content, finds formatting errors, and prepares updates. When you need to apply those edits, the `patch_cms_article` tool updates the database instantly. This means you can spot a typo in your local files, ask Claude Desktop to compare it with the live site, and commit the fix without copying and pasting HTML.

Control site taxonomies and categories locally

The `list_global_categories` tool fetches your Joomla category tree to keep your content structure aligned. Claude Desktop reads this hierarchy to ensure new posts land in the correct section. You don't end up with orphaned articles or broken navigation paths. To keep your tag database clean, the `list_system_tags` tool lets the desktop client inspect every active tag. If you are drafting a new post in the chat, Claude Desktop checks this list to apply existing tags instead of creating duplicates.

Draft new content and assign authors instantly

The `create_cms_article` tool generates new articles directly inside your Joomla database from Claude Desktop. You feed the client raw text, and it structures the HTML introtext, sets the alias, and assigns the category ID. To make sure the author assignment is correct, the `list_platform_users` tool pulls your team's user IDs. Claude Desktop matches the author name to the ID, so you never assign a draft to the wrong administrator.

Setup guide

Set up Joomla (Open-Source CMS) 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 Joomla (Open-Source CMS) 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 Joomla (Open-Source CMS) 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 joomla-open-source-cms-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "joomla-open-source-cms-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Joomla (Open-Source CMS) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the MCP Server configuration under the mcpServers key. Provide the required Joomla API credentials as environment variables, then restart the desktop application to load the tools.

Yes, you can connect the server as a custom connector in your browser settings. Paste your hosted MCP endpoint URL, complete the authentication, and the tools will appear in your web chat interface immediately.

Yes, the `delete_cms_article` tool allows the desktop client to remove articles when you instruct it to do so. You have full control, and the client will only execute this action when explicitly commanded in your chat session.

The `list_site_menus` tool retrieves your active Joomla menus. Claude Desktop reads this data to check if your newly created articles are linked properly or if there are dead menu items.

This server handles your Joomla articles, categories, users, and tags. All credentials and data pass directly through your local Claude Desktop environment using a secure V8 sandbox, ensuring your API keys never touch third-party servers.

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