How to Use the NetBird MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the NetBird MCP Server to Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file under the mcpServers key with your NetBird API credentials. Restart the Claude Desktop app, look for the hammer icon in the chat input, and you can immediately start managing your overlay networks.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle NetBird posture checks?

Claude Desktop calls createposturecheck to define specific OS, version, or geographic restrictions for your peers. You just tell the agent which restrictions to apply, and it configures the rules without manual dashboard editing.

Q: What is the fastest way to add a new network resource using this integration?

Ask your agent to run createnetworkresource inside your chat window. It will ask for the target network ID and host details, then register the resource in NetBird instantly.

Manage your NetBird zero-trust networks and provision access keys directly from your Claude Desktop chat workspace with this MCP Server.

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Provision NetBird setup keys directly from Claude Desktop.

The `create_setup_key` tool lets you generate one-off or reusable keys right inside your Claude Desktop chat window when you need to provision a new node. You don't have to leave your conversation to log into the NetBird dashboard, copy a key, and paste it back; your local Claude Desktop agent handles the API handshake and returns the token instantly. If a peer goes offline or you need to revoke access immediately, use Claude Desktop to call `update_setup_key` and invalidate the credentials. Claude Desktop runs these actions as local subprocesses, ensuring your security keys stay within your local environment until they are sent to your secure NetBird overlay network.

Audit network policies using this MCP Server.

The `list_policies` and `list_posture_checks` tools let you inspect your NetBird posture requirements and access rules through Claude Desktop's chat interface. Your Claude Desktop agent can pull the exact OS, version, and geo-location constraints defined in your posture checks, then highlight any rules that are too permissive. When you need to tighten access, instruct your Claude Desktop agent to execute `create_posture_check` or `update_policy` to apply new rules. This MCP Server lets Claude Desktop render these complex NetBird configurations as clean lists, allowing you to quickly spot anomalies in your wireguard-based access control lists.

Manage NetBird user invitations in Claude Desktop.

The `create_user_invite` tool lets you generate NetBird invite links for new team members directly from your Claude Desktop workspace. You can also use `approve_user` or `reject_user` inside Claude Desktop to handle pending access requests without opening a browser tab. This local integration lets Claude Desktop cross-reference your team's onboarding emails with pending NetBird invites retrieved via `list_user_invites`. Connecting this MCP Server to Claude Desktop makes it easy to approve users and assign them to specific NetBird groups with `update_user` in a single conversational flow.

Setup guide

Set up NetBird 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 NetBird 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.

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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 NetBird 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 netbird-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about NetBird MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file under the `mcpServers` key with your NetBird API credentials. Restart the Claude Desktop app, look for the hammer icon in the chat input, and you can immediately start managing your overlay networks.

Yes, you can use Claude Desktop to compose and apply complex network rules by calling `create_policy`. Your agent will prompt you for the required protocols, ports, and source groups, then execute the policy creation directly.

Claude Desktop calls `create_posture_check` to define specific OS, version, or geographic restrictions for your peers. You just tell the agent which restrictions to apply, and it configures the rules without manual dashboard editing.

Ask your agent to run `create_network_resource` inside your chat window. It will ask for the target network ID and host details, then register the resource in NetBird instantly.

Your NetBird API tokens and peer IP addresses are stored locally on your machine within Claude Desktop's secure configuration file. This integration never exposes your audit logs or setup keys to third-party servers, keeping your zero-trust overlay configuration completely private.

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