How to Use the ngrok MCP in Claude

Q: Can I see my reserved domains using ngrok in Claude Desktop?

You can use the listreserveddomains tool to pull that data into your chat. It saves you from manual lookups every time you need to verify a host.

Manage your tunnels and security policies directly inside Claude Desktop without switching windows.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect ngrok to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup ngrok with Claude Desktop

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Audit your tunnel infrastructure

Stop digging through the dashboard to find active tunnels. Your AI agent fetches your current state using `list_endpoints` and `list_https_edges` so you get the full picture of what is currently exposed to the web. It handles the heavy lifting of parsing your remote configuration. You get a clear view of your network footprint without leaving your chat window.

Verify security and access controls

Check your `list_ip_policies` and `list_ip_restrictions` whenever you need to confirm who can access your staging environments. This MCP Server lets you sanity-check your ingress rules against live data. It ensures you don't accidentally leave a port open to the public internet. You can ask your agent to compare current restrictions against your security requirements.

Manage credentials and domains

Track your `list_api_keys` and `list_reserved_domains` to keep your environment organized. This MCP Server gives your agent read access to the keys and domains you have configured in your account. It helps you audit which keys are active for your local development workflows. You'll catch orphaned keys or expired domains before they cause a production incident.

Setup guide

Set up ngrok 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 ngrok 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 ngrok 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 ngrok-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about ngrok MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop config file and add the server settings under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart, the tools will appear in your chat.

The server only performs read-only operations to list your infrastructure. Your API keys are used locally by the MCP Server to fetch data, keeping your tunnel configurations private.

Yes, it uses stdio to communicate directly with your local instance. This keeps your tunnel audits fast and avoids sending sensitive metadata over public networks.

You can use the `list_reserved_domains` tool to pull that data into your chat. It saves you from manual lookups every time you need to verify a host.

The server uses your provided key to authenticate against the API. It never stores or transmits your credentials outside of the direct request lifecycle.

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