How to Use the Nhost MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Nhost to Claude Desktop?

Edit your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Add the Nhost MCP Server command and arguments under the mcpServers key. Restart the app to load the tools.

Q: Can Claude Desktop handle Nhost magic links?

Yes. The signinpasswordlessemail tool initiates passwordless authentication. Your agent triggers the email send, and you click the link in your inbox.

Q: Does this MCP Server support file deletions?

It does. The deletefile tool permanently removes a file from your bucket. You cannot undo this action.

Q: How do I test OTP signups with Nhost in Claude Desktop?

Call the signupotpemail tool. This registers a new user account using an email one-time password. You then verify the code to complete the flow.

Manage Nhost authentication and buckets directly from Claude Desktop without touching a separate dashboard.

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Nhost Auth inside Claude Desktop

The `get_user` tool pulls the authenticated user profile information straight into your chat. Claude reads the NHOST_JWT credential and fetches the exact state of the account. You skip the browser tab dance completely. Need to test a login flow? Fire off `signin_email_password` or `signin_anonymous` right from the prompt. Your agent handles the session, grabbing the `refresh_token` to keep things active while you debug the logic.

Bucket File Operations

The `upload_file` tool pushes assets to your storage bucket and returns the processed metadata. You just tell the agent where the local file lives. It handles the transfer. Grabbing assets works the same way. Run `get_file_presigned_url` to generate a temporary link, or use `get_file` to download the complete file content. Optional image transformation parameters let you resize on the fly.

Registration and Credential Resets via MCP

The `signup_email_password` tool registers a new user account instantly. If you prefer magic links, `signin_passwordless_email` sends the auth payload directly to the inbox. Fixing broken accounts takes seconds. Execute a `reset_password` request or use `change_email` if you hold an elevated NHOST_JWT credential. When you finish testing, `signout` invalidates the tokens and ends the session.

Setup guide

Set up Nhost 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 Nhost 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 Nhost 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 nhost-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Nhost MCP in Claude Desktop

Edit your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Add the Nhost MCP Server command and arguments under the `mcpServers` key. Restart the app to load the tools.

Yes. The `signin_passwordless_email` tool initiates passwordless authentication. Your agent triggers the email send, and you click the link in your inbox.

It does. The `delete_file` tool permanently removes a file from your bucket. You cannot undo this action.

Call the `signup_otp_email` tool. This registers a new user account using an email one-time password. You then verify the code to complete the flow.

This MCP Server processes raw emails, passwords, and JWTs. Claude executes these locally via stdio, meaning your sensitive auth payloads never hit external logging servers. The transaction stays strictly between your machine and the provider API.

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