How to Use the Mapflow MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Mapflow to Claude Desktop?

Open your Claude Desktop config file at /Library/Application Support/Claude/claudedesktopconfig.json. Add the server under the mcpServers key, save, and restart the app to see the tools.

Q: Can Mapflow process large satellite files in Claude Desktop?

Yes, but watch your API credits. The createprocessing tool works best when you process specific regions rather than massive, unconstrained imagery tiles.

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Automate feature extraction in Claude Desktop

Stop manual digitizing. Use `create_processing` to trigger AI-driven extraction on your satellite imagery and ingest the results straight into your chat session. This MCP Server handles the heavy lifting. You define the coordinates, and the agent processes the data while you keep working on other tasks in your Claude Desktop interface.

Manage geospatial workflows from your chat

Keep tabs on your project pipeline using `list_projects` and `list_processings`. You'll see every active job status and model availability without leaving the app. Check `get_processing_status` to see if your polygons are ready. Once finished, `get_processing_result` pulls the GeoJSON into your workspace for immediate review.

Pick the right model for your terrain

Not all imagery is the same. Use `list_models` to inspect available AI models and choose one calibrated for your specific rural or urban topography. Selecting the correct model ensures your output from `create_processing` is accurate. It saves you the headache of fixing fragmented line segments later.

Setup guide

Set up Mapflow 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 Mapflow 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 Mapflow 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 mapflow-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Mapflow MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop config file at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Add the server under the mcpServers key, save, and restart the app to see the tools.

Yes, but watch your API credits. The `create_processing` tool works best when you process specific regions rather than massive, unconstrained imagery tiles.

The server processes imagery via API pointers. You send the coordinates and parameters, and Mapflow returns the extracted vector data directly to your agent.

Your data stays within the Vinkius managed environment. Mapflow only touches the specific coordinates and imagery metadata required to perform the extraction.

Every request is authenticated via your endpoint token. Only you can trigger `create_project` or access results from `get_processing_result` within your session.

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