How to Use the Kintone MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the Kintone MCP Server to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Save the file and restart Claude Desktop to see the Kintone tools appear in your chat interface.

Q: Can Claude Desktop search for specific database entries in Kintone?

Yes. Claude Desktop uses listrecords with custom query strings to filter and locate specific Kintone rows. It can also fetch a single entry directly using getrecord if you provide the unique ID.

Q: What happens if Claude Desktop tries to write to a read-only Kintone field?

The addrecord tool will return an API error from the Kintone platform. Claude Desktop reads this failure message, checks the field constraints, and explains which field caused the validation error.

Q: How do I find the correct Kintone application ID inside Claude Desktop?

Run listapps in your Claude Desktop chat to retrieve a complete index of your Kintone applications and their respective IDs. Once you have the ID, Claude Desktop can pass it to tools like listformfields to inspect the schema.

Run Kintone operations directly inside Claude Desktop to update records and fetch layouts without leaving your chat window.

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Fast Record Editing in Claude Desktop

The `add_record` tool puts Kintone data insertion directly into your Claude Desktop chat window. Your agent can write new entries into any Kintone app using raw JSON payloads, saving Claude Desktop users from manual data entry inside their local desktop application environment. If you need to fix a typo or modify an existing entry, `update_record` edits Kintone fields instantly, while `delete_records` cleans up bulk mistakes using an array of IDs inside the Claude Desktop interface. This integration lets Claude Desktop modify your Kintone database tables directly from the desktop prompt. You don't have to open a browser tab to add a lead or drop a bad row in your Kintone app when working within Claude Desktop. Just tell your Claude Desktop client what changed and let it execute the Kintone API calls automatically.

Inspecting App Layouts with MCP Server Tools

The `get_app_layout` tool retrieves the exact visual grid and field positioning of your Kintone applications directly into your Claude Desktop session. Your Claude Desktop agent reads this structure alongside `list_form_fields` to understand exactly which Kintone data points are required and where they sit on the form. This prevents malformed payload errors before Claude Desktop attempts to write data to your Kintone workspace. By exposing the schema directly to Claude Desktop through this MCP Server, you avoid guessing Kintone field codes. The desktop client checks `get_app_details` to verify the Kintone application's configuration, ensuring your automated updates align with your workspace rules.

Querying Kintone Records and Spaces

The `list_records` tool extracts filtered datasets from your Kintone apps using targeted query strings inside Claude Desktop. Your agent pulls specific subsets of information, while `list_apps` identifies the target Kintone application IDs so Claude Desktop never targets the wrong database. When coordinating workflows, `list_space_members` lists who has access to the Kintone space directly inside Claude Desktop. This lets Claude Desktop map database records to actual team members, keeping your Kintone assignments accurate without manual lookup.

Setup guide

Set up Kintone 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 Kintone 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 Kintone 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 kintone-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Kintone MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Save the file and restart Claude Desktop to see the Kintone tools appear in your chat interface.

Yes. Claude Desktop uses `list_records` with custom query strings to filter and locate specific Kintone rows. It can also fetch a single entry directly using `get_record` if you provide the unique ID.

The `add_record` tool will return an API error from the Kintone platform. Claude Desktop reads this failure message, checks the field constraints, and explains which field caused the validation error.

Run `list_apps` in your Claude Desktop chat to retrieve a complete index of your Kintone applications and their respective IDs. Once you have the ID, Claude Desktop can pass it to tools like `list_form_fields` to inspect the schema.

Your Kintone record fields, application layouts, and member lists remain inside your local runtime or private Claude Desktop session. Vinkius runs the MCP connector in a secure, isolated sandbox, meaning your business database credentials never leak to public training models.

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