How to Use the Laravel Forge MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Laravel Forge MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command in your terminal, specifying the transport type and the server URL. The agent will automatically load the tools into your CLI session for immediate use.

Q: Can I run custom deployment recipes using Laravel Forge and Claude Code?

Yes. Claude Code uses listrecipes to view your saved custom shell scripts. You can then instruct the agent to run these recipes on any of your connected servers.

Q: How do I check active SSH keys using Laravel Forge in Claude Code?

The agent uses listsshkeys to display all active physical keys configured on your root server. This makes it easy to run security audits directly from your terminal.

Q: Can I list all sites hosted on a specific server?

Yes. The listsites tool retrieves every website mounted on a chosen server droplet. You can quickly find domain mappings and verify site structures from your shell.

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The `deploy_site` tool triggers site deployments directly from your Claude Code command-line interface. SREs and terminal-bound developers can run this command to push updates without opening a web browser. It integrates directly into your existing terminal workflows. To verify the build succeeded, the agent calls `get_site` to pull the latest deployment logs. If a build step fails, you see the terminal output instantly, allowing you to debug and run the next step without friction.

Map live server infrastructure

The `list_servers` tool fetches details for all connected Forge droplets directly to your shell. The agent uses this list to let you select, query, or audit servers without typing long curl commands. You get instant visibility into your entire fleet. By pairing this with `get_server`, you can check the exact system state of any droplet. The agent retrieves resource metadata, IP addresses, and PHP versions, making it easy to troubleshoot server-level issues.

Audit active databases and background workers

The `list_databases` tool queries all active database schemas running on your target Forge server. The agent displays this list in your terminal, making it easy to verify database names before running migrations. No manual database connections required. To ensure background jobs are processing, `list_workers` retrieves the active queue configurations for your site. You can quickly see which queues are active and flag any missing workers that could block your application.

Setup guide

Set up Laravel Forge MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see laravel-forge-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Laravel Forge transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Laravel Forge tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http laravel-forge-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Laravel Forge MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "laravel-forge-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Laravel Forge MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal, specifying the transport type and the server URL. The agent will automatically load the tools into your CLI session for immediate use.

Yes. Claude Code uses `list_recipes` to view your saved custom shell scripts. You can then instruct the agent to run these recipes on any of your connected servers.

The agent uses `list_ssh_keys` to display all active physical keys configured on your root server. This makes it easy to run security audits directly from your terminal.

Yes. The `list_sites` tool retrieves every website mounted on a chosen server droplet. You can quickly find domain mappings and verify site structures from your shell.

Your API credentials are saved locally in your machine's secure configuration file. The MCP server runs in an isolated local process, ensuring your tokens never touch third-party logging systems.

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