How to Use the Microsoft App Store MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure the Microsoft App Store MCP Server in Claude Desktop?

Open your local claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers block. Provide your client credentials and Dev Center account details, then restart Claude Desktop to see the tools appear.

Control your Microsoft App Store submissions and package flights directly from Claude Desktop without touching the Dev Center UI.

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Audit your app portfolio inside Claude Desktop

Instead of clicking through the slow Partner Center web dashboard, ask your Claude Desktop agent to list your active builds. It uses `list_applications` to fetch your entire Microsoft App Store catalog, then calls `get_application` to pull the exact metadata for the specific app you want to check. This lets you spot Partner Center status changes or mismatched store version numbers instantly inside Claude Desktop. The MCP Server gives Claude Desktop direct access to your store catalog, turning raw Microsoft App Store JSON payloads into a clean, readable summary in your desktop chat window.

Track flights and submissions via Claude Desktop

Shipping a new Microsoft App Store update requires keeping tabs on where your build stands in the Partner Center pipeline. Your Claude Desktop agent queries the store API using `list_flights` and `get_flight` to verify which package flights are active for your testers. When you push a Microsoft App Store release to production, Claude Desktop can monitor the certification progress. By calling `list_submissions` and `get_submission`, the desktop client reports whether your app is still in review or already live for users.

Inspect add-ons and in-app purchases

Managing Microsoft App Store DLCs and virtual products shouldn't require manual Partner Center searches. Have Claude Desktop call `list_addons` to see every digital item tied to your product ID. If a user reports a Microsoft App Store billing issue, your Claude Desktop agent runs `get_addon` to pull the pricing and licensing details. You get the raw store facts right in your desktop workspace, making support triage fast and painless.

Setup guide

Set up Microsoft App Store 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 Microsoft App Store 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 Microsoft App Store 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 microsoft-app-store-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Microsoft App Store MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your local `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` block. Provide your client credentials and Dev Center account details, then restart Claude Desktop to see the tools appear.

No, these tools are focused on reading and monitoring your Partner Center presence. You can safely run `get_submission` or `list_flights` in Claude Desktop without worrying about accidentally deleting a live production build.

This usually happens if your Azure AD credentials lack the proper roles in Partner Center. Make sure your configured API tenant has at least developer-level access to read Microsoft App Store data through Claude Desktop.

You can run this MCP Server locally via stdio or host it securely on Vinkius. If you choose the web version of Claude, you simply paste the Vinkius remote URL into your integration settings to connect the store tools immediately.

Vinkius hosts this MCP Server in an isolated, ephemeral V8 sandbox that never persists your API keys. Your client credentials and app IDs are encrypted in transit and only used to authenticate your direct calls to the store API.

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