Laravel Forge MCP Server for Claude Code 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Laravel Forge as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add laravel-forge --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Laravel Forge MCP Server
Connect your Laravel Forge developer account to an AI agent to execute complex devops tasks natively in chat.
Claude Code registers Laravel Forge as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 9 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Laravel Forge data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Server Ecosystems — List all connected drops, inspect internal structures, and check status
- Deployments — Safely dispatch site deployment scripts and watch output structures
- Database Configurations — Query connected DB clusters linked to given domains
- Worker Operations — Expose active daemon configurations routing jobs under your servers
The Laravel Forge MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code 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 Laravel Forge to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Laravel Forge MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Laravel Forge
Ask Claude: "Using Laravel Forge, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Laravel Forge MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Laravel Forge through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Laravel Forge tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Laravel Forge + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Laravel Forge MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Laravel Forge tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Laravel Forge nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Laravel Forge outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Laravel Forge status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Laravel Forge MCP Tools for Claude Code (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Laravel Forge to Claude Code via MCP:
deploy_site
Command a deployment script queue to execute on a repository site
get_server
Retrieve detailed data on a specific server droplet
get_site
Look up specifics for an exact site layout on a server
list_databases
List active databases mounted on a Forge server
list_recipes
Retrieve available custom shell recipes within your organizational team limits
list_servers
Retrieve the master list of all connected Forge servers
list_sites
List websites mounted to a specific server
list_ssh_keys
Retrieve active physical access keys inserted on the root server
list_workers
Retrieve queue worker configurations executing on a tracked site
Example Prompts for Laravel Forge in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Laravel Forge immediately.
"Display all the cloud server instances operating in the fleet."
"Deploy the pending commits directly to staging site 5210 on server 1205."
"Check the active workers running on the production server."
Troubleshooting Laravel Forge MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Laravel Forge to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Laravel Forge + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Laravel Forge MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Laravel Forge with your favorite client
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Connect Laravel Forge to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.