How to Use the LiveKit MCP in Claude Code

Q: How to connect LiveKit with Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http -- in your terminal. This registers the server for immediate use in your CLI sessions.

Q: Can I list LiveKit rooms using Claude Code?

You can. Just invoke the listrooms tool to see all active sessions currently running on your infrastructure.

Q: How do I stop LiveKit egress jobs in Claude Code?

Use the stopegress tool by passing the relevant job ID. It immediately terminates the recording process.

Use Claude Code to automate LiveKit room deployment and egress jobs from your terminal.

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Headless room management

Run room operations directly from your shell. Use `create_room` to initialize sessions as part of your deployment script. Pipe the output into other tools to check status with `list_rooms`. It keeps your CI/CD pipeline moving without a GUI.

Automated egress scripting

Trigger recordings programmatically using `start_room_composite_egress`. It allows you to automate archival of every session your infrastructure hosts. Use `list_egress` to verify that jobs are running correctly. It provides the visibility you need for production monitoring.

SIP trunking via CLI

Manage your telephony infrastructure with simple commands. Claude Code handles `create_sip_inbound_trunk` and `create_sip_outbound_trunk` to keep your lines active. Update your routing logic on the fly with `create_sip_dispatch_rule`. It is built for engineers who prefer the terminal over a web console.

Setup guide

Set up LiveKit 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 livekit-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http livekit-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 LiveKit 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": {
    "livekit-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about LiveKit MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http -- ` in your terminal. This registers the server for immediate use in your CLI sessions.

Yes. You can manage your SIP trunks and dispatch rules directly from the command line using the server's tool set.

You can. Just invoke the `list_rooms` tool to see all active sessions currently running on your infrastructure.

Use the `stop_egress` tool by passing the relevant job ID. It immediately terminates the recording process.

The server uses zero-trust principles. Your room metadata and API credentials remain within your local environment and are not exposed to external systems.

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