How to Use the MainWP MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect MainWP to Claude Desktop?

Add the server details to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Once you restart the app, the tools appear under the hammer icon.

Q: Can MainWP check for vulnerabilities in Claude Desktop?

Yes. You trigger the scannetworkvulnerabilities tool within your chat. It reports findings directly into your conversation.

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Instant Network Visibility

Stop jumping between tabs to check site health. Use `list_child_sites` to see your full inventory and `get_pending_updates_count` to identify which sites need immediate attention. Your AI client pulls this data instantly. You get a clear picture of your network status before you even start your morning coffee.

Automated Security Scans

Run `scan_network_malware` and `scan_network_vulnerabilities` to find threats across all your installations. This MCP Server automates the heavy lifting of security auditing. Claude Desktop presents the results in a readable format. You can decide exactly which sites require patches based on the output from your agent.

Direct Site Management

Trigger `sync_child_sites` to force an update across your dashboard. When you find a plugin that needs a fix, `upgrade_site_resource` handles the execution. Stop clicking through manual dashboards. Tell your agent which plugin to update, and it handles the API call to your MainWP instance.

Setup guide

Set up MainWP 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 MainWP 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 MainWP 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 mainwp-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about MainWP MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server details to your claude_desktop_config.json file. Once you restart the app, the tools appear under the hammer icon.

Yes. You trigger the `scan_network_vulnerabilities` tool within your chat. It reports findings directly into your conversation.

No. The server only fetches data from your MainWP instance as needed. Your credentials stay local or within your secure configuration.

The API returns the error response from your site. You can then use `list_site_plugins` to troubleshoot the specific installation.

The connection is strictly between your environment and your instance. No sensitive site data is cached or stored by the server itself.

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