How to Use the Microlink MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install Microlink in my local Claude Desktop app?

Open your local claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart Claude Desktop, the hammer icon will show the five active tools.

Q: How does Microlink handle JS-heavy sites in Claude Desktop?

The takescreenshot tool runs a headless browser on the server side to execute JavaScript before capturing the image. This means your local Claude Desktop client receives fully rendered visuals without consuming your local CPU.

Q: What is the difference between metadata extraction and advanced queries?

While extractmetadata targets standard fields like titles and images, advancedquery lets you configure custom headers and proxies. This gives your agent the precision needed for your MCP tools.

Turn any URL into clean data, PDFs, or screenshots directly inside your local Claude Desktop app.

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Extract structured web data inside Claude Desktop

`extract_metadata` pulls clean JSON from any URL you drop into your Claude Desktop chat window. The server parses Open Graph tags, scraping targets, and microformats without forcing you to write custom scraper scripts in Python or Node. You get immediate access to page titles, descriptions, and authors. Claude Desktop handles the raw JSON payload locally, letting you analyze competitor sites or build structured datasets in seconds.

Generate PDFs and screenshots with this MCP Server

`generate_pdf` creates print-ready documents from live web pages using Claude Desktop's local MCP connection. You control margins, scale, and formats without spinning up a headless browser on your own machine. If you need visual proof, `take_screenshot` captures pixel-perfect renders of specific DOM elements or full pages. Claude Desktop displays these image outputs directly in your chat thread for quick visual audits.

Run deep technical audits from your chat interface

`get_insights` retrieves performance metrics and technology stacks for any live URL. Your Claude Desktop agent uses this data to diagnose slow load times or map out a competitor's software stack. For complex scraping tasks, `advanced_query` gives you raw control over the Microlink API parameters. You bypass basic rate limits and customize headers without leaving your local chat session.

Setup guide

Set up Microlink 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 Microlink 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 Microlink 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 microlink-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Microlink MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your local `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once you save and restart Claude Desktop, the hammer icon will show the five active tools.

Yes, you can connect this remote MCP server using the Integrations menu in your browser settings. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL into the custom connector field to start using the tools online.

The `take_screenshot` tool runs a headless browser on the server side to execute JavaScript before capturing the image. This means your local Claude Desktop client receives fully rendered visuals without consuming your local CPU.

While `extract_metadata` targets standard fields like titles and images, `advanced_query` lets you configure custom headers and proxies. This gives your agent the precision needed for your MCP tools.

This server only touches the specific URLs and HTML strings you send through your Claude Desktop agent. Vinkius runs the execution in a zero-trust, ephemeral V8 isolate sandbox that completely wipes your session data the moment the API call finishes.

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