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JSONPlaceholder MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 21 tools to Create Post, Delete Post, Get Album, and more

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add JSONPlaceholder as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add jsonplaceholder --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About JSONPlaceholder MCP Server

Connect to JSONPlaceholder, the industry-standard fake REST API, to simulate data interactions within your AI workflows. Perfect for developers testing MCP integrations or prototyping agentic behaviors without a real backend.

Claude Code registers JSONPlaceholder as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 21 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where JSONPlaceholder data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

  • Post Management — Use list_posts, get_post, create_post, update_post, patch_post, and delete_post to test full CRUD lifecycles.
  • Social Interactions — Query comments via list_comments and get_comment to simulate discussion threads and linking.
  • Media Handling — Explore list_albums, get_album, list_photos, and get_photo to manage hierarchical media metadata.
  • Task Tracking — Use list_todos to verify state-based logic and completion status in your agents.
  • Data Filtering — Test precise data retrieval by filtering lists by userId, postId, or albumId directly through tool parameters.

The JSONPlaceholder MCP Server exposes 21 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 21 JSONPlaceholder tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to JSONPlaceholder through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning rest-api, mock-data, testing, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create

Create post on JSONPlaceholder

Create a new post

delete

Delete post on JSONPlaceholder

Delete a post

get

Get album on JSONPlaceholder

Get a specific album by ID

get

Get album photos on JSONPlaceholder

Get photos for a specific album

get

Get comment on JSONPlaceholder

Get a specific comment by ID

get

Get photo on JSONPlaceholder

Get a specific photo by ID

get

Get post on JSONPlaceholder

Get a specific post by ID

get

Get post comments on JSONPlaceholder

Get comments for a specific post

get

Get todo on JSONPlaceholder

Get a specific todo by ID

get

Get user on JSONPlaceholder

Get a specific user by ID

get

Get user albums on JSONPlaceholder

Get albums for a specific user

get

Get user posts on JSONPlaceholder

Get posts for a specific user

get

Get user todos on JSONPlaceholder

Get todos for a specific user

list

List albums on JSONPlaceholder

Can be filtered by userId. List all albums

list

List comments on JSONPlaceholder

Can be filtered by postId. List all comments

list

List photos on JSONPlaceholder

Can be filtered by albumId. List all photos

list

List posts on JSONPlaceholder

Can be filtered by userId. List all posts

list

List todos on JSONPlaceholder

Can be filtered by userId. List all todos

list

List users on JSONPlaceholder

List all users

patch

Patch post on JSONPlaceholder

Update a post (partial)

update

Update post on JSONPlaceholder

Update a post (replace)

Connect JSONPlaceholder to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire JSONPlaceholder into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
02

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal
03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
04

Start using JSONPlaceholder

Ask Claude: "Using JSONPlaceholder, show me...". 21 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the JSONPlaceholder MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with JSONPlaceholder through the Model Context Protocol.

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Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

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Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using JSONPlaceholder tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

JSONPlaceholder + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the JSONPlaceholder MCP Server delivers measurable value.

01

CI/CD integration: embed JSONPlaceholder tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

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Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query JSONPlaceholder nightly and generate reports without human intervention

03

Shell scripting: pipe JSONPlaceholder outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

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Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query JSONPlaceholder status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for JSONPlaceholder in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with JSONPlaceholder immediately.

01

"List all posts for user 1."

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"Get the details for comment ID 5."

03

"Create a new post for user 10 with title 'MCP Test' and body 'Testing JSONPlaceholder'."

Troubleshooting JSONPlaceholder MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting JSONPlaceholder to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
02

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

JSONPlaceholder + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating JSONPlaceholder MCP Server with Claude Code.

01

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
02

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
03

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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