How to Use the Liveblocks (Collaborative) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the Liveblocks (Collaborative) MCP Server to Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart your desktop app, the hammer icon will light up to show that all 19 collaboration tools are ready.

Q: How does Claude Desktop use Liveblocks (Collaborative) to handle user presence updates?

Your agent uses setpresence to broadcast ephemeral cursor positions or status updates directly to other users in the room. This makes the agent look like a live participant inside your collaborative application.

Q: What is the best way to test binary Yjs updates?

Ask your agent to run getydoc to inspect the current state, then have it send a binary payload using updateydoc. You will see the changes propagate to your frontend app instantly.

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Control room state from your desktop chat

The `create_room` tool lets your AI client spin up new collaborative environments on the fly. You don't need to write API scripts or open the browser console to set up collaborative workspaces anymore. When your client runs this MCP tool, it configures the room properties and assigns access permissions instantly. Managing existing rooms is handled via `update_room` and `delete_room` to keep your workspace organized. Your agent can modify metadata, restrict user access, or clean up stale testing environments without leaving the desktop workspace. This makes environment provisioning a one-second task during development loops.

Sync live document states in real time

The `get_ydoc` tool pulls down a JSON representation of your Yjs documents directly into the desktop chat interface. This lets your agent inspect active collaborative data structures without forcing you to write custom debugging tools. It reads the raw state tree so you can spot synchronization issues immediately. To push changes back to the server, the agent uses `update_ydoc` and `patch_storage` to apply binary updates or JSON patch operations. You can watch your shared UI update in real time on your local server while the desktop app handles the heavy lifting under the hood. It removes the guesswork from debugging complex collaborative states.

Track active users and coordinate threads

The `list_active_users` tool exposes who is currently working inside a specific room to your agent. Knowing who is online helps the agent coordinate team-wide tasks and manage real-time presence markers. It provides raw session data so you can see exactly who is connected during a live editing session. If a user leaves a comment, the agent can use `create_thread` and `resolve_thread` to manage team discussions. Your agent can read through active threads, draft replies, or close out solved issues without you ever opening the Liveblocks dashboard. It keeps your communication loop tight and documented.

Setup guide

Set up Liveblocks (Collaborative) 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 Liveblocks (Collaborative) 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 Liveblocks (Collaborative) 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 liveblocks-collaborative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Liveblocks (Collaborative) MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart your desktop app, the hammer icon will light up to show that all 19 collaboration tools are ready.

Yes, both the free and paid tiers of the desktop application support custom local configurations. You just need to paste the transport settings into your configuration file and start chatting.

Your agent uses `set_presence` to broadcast ephemeral cursor positions or status updates directly to other users in the room. This makes the agent look like a live participant inside your collaborative application.

Ask your agent to run `get_ydoc` to inspect the current state, then have it send a binary payload using `update_ydoc`. You will see the changes propagate to your frontend app instantly.

This MCP Server communicates directly with the Liveblocks API to read and write room metadata, Yjs document states, thread comments, and user presence. Vinkius runs this in a zero-trust, ephemeral sandbox, meaning your API tokens and room data are never saved on our servers.

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