Modrinth MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Modrinth as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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claude mcp add modrinth --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Modrinth MCP Server
Connect to the Modrinth ecosystem through your AI agent to discover and manage Minecraft mods, resource packs, and plugins using natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Modrinth as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Modrinth data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Project Discovery — Search for projects using advanced filters for game versions, loaders, and categories.
- Version Management — List all available versions for any project and get detailed download links and metadata.
- Dependency Tracking — Automatically identify other projects that a mod depends on to function correctly.
- User & Team Insights — View public profiles, search for creators, and list team members for any project.
- Community Metrics — Monitor project popularity by listing followers and viewing detailed metadata including download counts.
- Direct Download Info — Access specific version files, hashes, and loader compatibility details.
The Modrinth MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Modrinth to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Modrinth MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Modrinth
Ask Claude: "Using Modrinth, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Modrinth MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Modrinth through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Modrinth tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Modrinth + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Modrinth MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Modrinth tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Modrinth nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Modrinth outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Modrinth status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Modrinth MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Modrinth to Claude Code via MCP:
get_project
Get detailed Modrinth project info
get_project_dependencies
Get project dependencies
get_team_members
List project team members
get_user_profile
Get user profile info
get_version
Get specific version details
list_project_followers
List project followers
list_user_projects
List projects by a user
list_versions
List versions of a Modrinth project
search_projects
You can include game versions (e.g., 1.20.1) or loaders (e.g., Fabric) in your query. Search for Minecraft projects on Modrinth
search_users
Search for Modrinth users
Example Prompts for Modrinth in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Modrinth immediately.
"Search for optimization mods for Minecraft 1.20.1 using Fabric."
"Who are the developers of the Sodium mod?"
"What does the 'Iris Shaders' mod depend on?"
Troubleshooting Modrinth MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Modrinth to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Modrinth + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Modrinth MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Modrinth with your favorite client
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Connect Modrinth to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.