How to Use the Makeswift MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Makeswift MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http makeswift -- in your terminal. Use claude mcp list to confirm the installation and view available tools.

Q: Can I automate Makeswift visual snapshotting with Claude Code in CI/CD?

Yes. Claude Code can run createsnapshot headlessly inside your deployment pipelines to capture the visual state of your pages.

Q: How does Claude Code list my Makeswift site configurations using MCP?

The CLI agent calls getsitedetails and listhostnames to output your production domains and workspace settings directly to the terminal.

Q: How do I verify if a visual snapshot exists before running a script?

Ask the CLI agent to check. It runs listsnapshots and searches for the target snapshot ID, showing the creation timestamp in the shell.

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Automating visual backups via Claude Code MCP Server

The `create_snapshot` tool runs directly from your terminal session to create immediate page backups. Claude Code chains this with `list_pages` inside shell scripts to automate visual backups before a deployment run. You can pipe this output straight to your monitoring systems. The agent executes the snapshot command headlessly, gets the visual state, and returns the snapshot ID without launching a browser.

Visual layout schema validation

The `get_page` tool retrieves the layout configuration for any path in your site. Claude Code reads this raw JSON payload, parses the structure, and compares it against your deployment schemas to find validation errors. The agent runs the checks in your CI environment via the MCP server and exits with a non-zero code if structural errors are detected.

Redirect and locale sync tracking

The `list_redirects` tool fetches active visual redirects, while `list_locales` gets the configured languages. Claude Code compares these configurations with your production environment variables to verify routing integrity. Instead of opening a GUI, you get a clean terminal diff showing exactly which redirect paths or locale files are missing from your hosting setup.

Setup guide

Set up Makeswift 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 makeswift-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Makeswift MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http makeswift -- ` in your terminal. Use `claude mcp list` to confirm the installation and view available tools.

Yes. Claude Code can run `create_snapshot` headlessly inside your deployment pipelines to capture the visual state of your pages.

The CLI agent calls `get_site_details` and `list_hostnames` to output your production domains and workspace settings directly to the terminal.

Ask the CLI agent to check. It runs `list_snapshots` and searches for the target snapshot ID, showing the creation timestamp in the shell.

Vinkius isolates all connections inside ephemeral V8 sandboxes, ensuring your site credentials and visual page layouts are never exposed. No snapshot data or layout metadata is persisted on Vinkius servers.

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