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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Nhost 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 Vinkius.

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About Nhost MCP Server

Connect your Nhost project to any AI agent to manage your backend services through natural language. This server provides a comprehensive interface for Nhost's Authentication and Storage services.

Claude Code registers Nhost as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 15 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Nhost data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

  • Authentication Flows — Sign in users via email/password, OTP, magic links, or anonymous sessions using signin_email_password, signin_otp_email, and signin_passwordless_email.
  • User Management — Register new accounts with signup_email_password, retrieve profiles with get_user, and handle password resets or email changes.
  • Session Control — Refresh access tokens and securely sign out users from single or all devices using refresh_token and signout.
  • Cloud Storage — Upload files directly to your Nhost buckets using the upload_file tool, supporting both text and base64 content.

The Nhost MCP Server exposes 15 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 15 Nhost tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Nhost through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning authentication, backend-as-a-service, cloud-storage, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

change

Change email on Nhost

Requires elevated NHOST_JWT credential. Request to change the authenticated user email

delete

Delete file on Nhost

Permanently delete a file

get

Get file on Nhost

Supports optional image transformation parameters. Download the complete file content

get

Get file presigned url on Nhost

Retrieve a presigned URL for a file

get

Get user on Nhost

Requires NHOST_JWT credential. Retrieve the authenticated user profile information

refresh

Refresh token on Nhost

Generate a new JWT access token using a valid refresh token

reset

Reset password on Nhost

Request a password reset email

signin

Signin anonymous on Nhost

Create an anonymous user session

signin

Signin email password on Nhost

Authenticate a user with email and password

signin

Signin otp email on Nhost

Initiate email-based one-time password authentication

signin

Signin passwordless email on Nhost

Initiate passwordless authentication by sending a magic link

action

Signout on Nhost

Invalidate refresh tokens and end the session

signup

Signup email password on Nhost

Register a new user account

signup

Signup otp email on Nhost

Register a new user account using email OTP

upload

Upload file on Nhost

Returns metadata for the processed file. Upload a file to a bucket

Connect Nhost to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Nhost into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
02

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal
03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
04

Start using Nhost

Ask Claude: "Using Nhost, show me...". 15 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Nhost MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Nhost through the Model Context Protocol.

01

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

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Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Nhost tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Nhost + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Nhost MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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CI/CD integration: embed Nhost tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

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Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Nhost nightly and generate reports without human intervention

03

Shell scripting: pipe Nhost outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

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Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Nhost status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Nhost in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Nhost immediately.

01

"Sign in user dev@example.com with password 'securePass123'."

02

"Show me the profile details for the current authenticated user."

03

"Upload a file named 'config.json' with content '{"theme": "dark"}'."

Troubleshooting Nhost MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Nhost to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
02

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Nhost + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Nhost MCP Server with Claude Code.

01

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
02

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
03

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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