How to Use the Nuclino MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can I use Claude Code to search Nuclino from the terminal?

Yes, use searchitems to perform semantic lookups. Claude Code returns the matching page titles and IDs directly in your command line.

Q: Does Claude Code support bulk deletions in Nuclino?

It supports deleteitem, but you should always verify the ID first. The server requires you to confirm the action to avoid destroying knowledge by mistake.

Q: How do I verify my connection to Nuclino in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp list to check the status of your server. If it's active, the agent can call listteams to confirm it sees your account.

Q: Is my Nuclino authentication token safe in Claude Code?

Your credentials are stored in your local /.claude.json file. The server processes requests locally and does not transmit your private keys to unauthorized endpoints.

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Terminal-based Nuclino control

Claude Code uses `list_items` to pull inventory directly into your shell. It's built for SREs and devs who need to query documentation without leaving the terminal. You can pipe the output from `list_items` into other scripts to automate your report generation. It treats your wiki like a data source.

Headless knowledge sync

Use `update_item` in your CI/CD pipelines to keep your docs fresh. Claude Code executes these commands without any GUI interaction, making it perfect for cron jobs. It connects to your workspace using `list_workspaces` to scope the target. This ensures your automated updates always hit the right destination.

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Finding organizational units is fast with `list_teams`. Claude Code uses this to set the base context for every subsequent command. It then uses `list_collections` to traverse your document graph. You get a clear view of your workspace structure in your terminal output.

Setup guide

Set up Nuclino MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see nuclino-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Nuclino transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Nuclino tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http nuclino-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Nuclino MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Nuclino MCP in Claude Code

Yes, use `search_items` to perform semantic lookups. Claude Code returns the matching page titles and IDs directly in your command line.

The server uses an endpoint token provided during setup. This token is passed securely to verify your access to specific Nuclino teams and workspaces.

It supports `delete_item`, but you should always verify the ID first. The server requires you to confirm the action to avoid destroying knowledge by mistake.

Run `claude mcp list` to check the status of your server. If it's active, the agent can call `list_teams` to confirm it sees your account.

Your credentials are stored in your local `~/.claude.json` file. The server processes requests locally and does not transmit your private keys to unauthorized endpoints.

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