How to Use the Kisi MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop perform a lockdown on my Kisi locks?

Yes. You can invoke lockdownkisilock to secure your doors immediately. The agent transmits the command to the API to trigger the hardware response.

Q: Does the Kisi MCP Server support multiple places?

It does. You can use listkisiplaces to see every location, then use the specific place ID with getkisiplace to narrow down your focus.

Q: How do I check if my Kisi locks are online via Claude Desktop?

Run the checkkisistatus tool. It queries the API to confirm if the gateway is reachable and if the locks are responding to signals.

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Manage door access via Claude Desktop

Trigger `unlock_kisi_lock` or `lockdown_kisi_lock` directly from your chat interface. You can verify the current state of any entrance using `check_kisi_status` to ensure your commands execute as expected. This setup removes the need to switch between your security dashboard and your AI client. Your agent handles the execution once you confirm the action.

Audit user activity with MCP Server

Run `list_kisi_users` or `get_kisi_user` to pull real-time data on who has access to your facility. You can cross-reference this with `list_kisi_groups` to verify permission levels instantly. Stop digging through web portals to find out who entered the building. Let your agent fetch the logs so you can focus on resolving the actual issue.

Monitor physical locations

Use `list_kisi_places` and `get_kisi_place` to keep tabs on multiple office sites from one pane of glass. You can also run `list_kisi_locks` to see every entry point currently under your control. This gives you a clear view of your physical footprint. You get the data you need without manual lookup.

Setup guide

Set up Kisi 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 Kisi 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 Kisi 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 kisi-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Kisi MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in the application support folder. Add the Kisi server details under the mcpServers key, then restart the app to initialize the tools.

Yes. You can invoke `lockdown_kisi_lock` to secure your doors immediately. The agent transmits the command to the API to trigger the hardware response.

Your Kisi data remains private. The MCP Server only accesses the specific records you request, such as user IDs or lock status, and does not store your credentials locally.

It does. You can use `list_kisi_places` to see every location, then use the specific place ID with `get_kisi_place` to narrow down your focus.

Run the `check_kisi_status` tool. It queries the API to confirm if the gateway is reachable and if the locks are responding to signals.

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