Kandji MCP Server for Claude Desktop 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"kandji": {
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"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Kandji MCP Server
Empower your AI agents with Kandji's modern Apple MDM platform. This MCP server allows you to list and retrieve device details, manage blueprints and custom apps, track administrative activity, and view system security parameters directly through the Kandji API. Ideal for automating IT operations and fleet security for macOS and iOS.
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Kandji to your AI workflow. Add the Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 10 tools in the chat interface — ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
The Kandji MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Kandji to Claude Desktop via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Kandji MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
Open Claude Desktop Settings
Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json
Add the MCP Server
Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section
Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server
Start using Kandji
Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat — your 10 tools are now available
Why Use Claude Desktop with the Kandji MCP Server
Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Kandji through the Model Context Protocol.
Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client — it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
Enterprise-grade security with local config storage — your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to the Vinkius Edge network
Kandji + Claude Desktop Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Kandji MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation
Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies — all through natural language
Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary
Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation
Kandji MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Kandji to Claude Desktop via MCP:
get_device
Essential for deep-dive auditing of a specific asset. Retrieves details for a specific device
get_organization
Use to verify account identity. Retrieves details about your Kandji organization
list_activity
Essential for auditing system changes and recent management history. Lists recent management activity
list_auto_apps
Essential for auditing standard software libraries. Lists all Kandji Auto Apps
list_blueprints
Useful for understanding how devices are categorized and configured. Lists all device blueprints
list_commands
g., Lock, Wipe, Restart) sent to managed devices. Useful for auditing remote actions. Lists recent MDM commands sent to devices
list_custom_apps
Useful for auditing non-store software deployments. Lists all custom applications
list_devices
Returns device names, IDs, and OS versions. Use this as the main tool for auditing the device fleet. Lists all managed Apple devices in Kandji
list_parameters
Useful for auditing available security controls. Lists all library parameters (policies)
list_users
Useful for identifying device owners and primary users. Lists all users associated with devices
Example Prompts for Kandji in Claude Desktop
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Kandji immediately.
"List all managed Mac computers in Kandji."
"Show me the details for device ID 'abc-123'."
"Check recent administrative activity in Kandji."
Troubleshooting Kandji MCP Server with Claude Desktop
Common issues when connecting Kandji to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not appearing after restart
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).Authentication error
Tools not showing in chat
Kandji + Claude Desktop FAQ
Common questions about integrating Kandji MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
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Connect Kandji to Claude Desktop
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.