How to Use the Kandji MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the Kandji MCP Server in Claude Desktop?

Open your Claude Desktop settings and edit the claudedesktopconfig.json file. Add the Kandji server details under the mcpServers key. Restart the app, and you will see the tools appear in your chat window.

Q: Can Claude Desktop wipe a Kandji device automatically?

No. The AI can read the command history using listcommands, but it does not execute remote wipes. You maintain control over destructive actions.

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`list_devices` returns your entire managed Apple inventory right into your chat window. You get device names, hardware IDs, and OS versions without clicking through the Kandji dashboard. Claude reads this data to find machines running outdated macOS versions or missing critical updates. Need specifics on a single machine? `get_device` pulls the exact configuration state for a specific asset. You ask Claude why a developer's laptop keeps failing compliance checks, and it checks the live MDM records to give you a straight answer.

Track software rollouts

`list_auto_apps` lists every standard software package your organization deploys. Claude cross-references this with your internal security policies to spot missing baseline applications. You stop guessing if the marketing team actually received the new VPN client. Non-store software gets tracked via `list_custom_apps`. When someone complains about a broken internal tool, you can check its deployment status instantly. Claude verifies the exact version pushed to the fleet.

Monitor MDM activity and commands

`list_activity` exposes the recent management history across your tenant. You see exactly who pushed a configuration change or triggered a remote wipe. This MCP Server feeds those event logs straight to your AI client for quick incident response. You also track active policies using `list_parameters` and remote actions via `list_commands`. If a laptop gets stolen, Claude confirms that the lock command actually went through. No more hunting through audit logs.

Setup guide

Set up Kandji 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 Kandji 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 Kandji 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 kandji-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Kandji MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop settings and edit the `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Add the Kandji server details under the `mcpServers` key. Restart the app, and you will see the tools appear in your chat window.

No. The AI can read the command history using `list_commands`, but it does not execute remote wipes. You maintain control over destructive actions.

Speed. You ask Claude a question, and it pulls the exact data you need using `list_devices` or `list_users`. You skip the clicks and get straight to the audit results.

Yes. You can add the server URL as a Custom Connector in your claude.ai integration settings. It works identically to the local desktop setup.

This tool reads device names, OS versions, installed applications, and user assignments. Your organization's MDM telemetry flows through an isolated V8 sandbox. Vinkius drops the connection the second the query finishes.

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