How to Use the LibreTranslate API MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the LibreTranslate API to Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http -- in your terminal. Ensure your config is saved in /.claude.json.

Q: How do I list languages using the LibreTranslate API and Claude Code?

Use the listsupportedlanguages tool. The output is a standard JSON array, which you can filter using tools like jq.

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Claude Code detects language programmatically

Use `detect_language` in your shell scripts to identify text inputs. It returns the language code, which you can pipe into other CLI utilities. This makes your CI/CD pipelines smarter. You can branch your build logic based on the detected language of the input file.

Terminal-based translation with Claude Code

Invoke `translate_text` directly from your terminal session. Claude Code handles the arguments and outputs the translation to stdout for easy redirection. It is built for automation. You can chain this tool into existing workflows without opening a browser or IDE.

Monitor the LibreTranslate API with Claude Code

Run `check_api_status` as a health check in your cron jobs. It returns the current state of your translation service so you can log the availability. This ensures your automated processes only trigger when the service is ready. It keeps your logs clean of unnecessary translation errors.

Setup guide

Set up LibreTranslate API 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 libretranslate-api-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http libretranslate-api-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 LibreTranslate API 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": {
    "libretranslate-api-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about LibreTranslate API MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http -- ` in your terminal. Ensure your config is saved in ~/.claude.json.

It can. As long as you have the MCP server reachable, Claude Code will execute the translation commands within your action runner.

Yes. Every tool in this server is designed for programmatic access, making it a perfect fit for terminal-only environments.

Use the `list_supported_languages` tool. The output is a standard JSON array, which you can filter using tools like jq.

The server operates on a per-request basis. It only touches the specific text strings passed to the CLI, ensuring no persistent storage of your data occurs on the server.

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