Nuclino MCP Server for Claude Code 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Nuclino 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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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add nuclino --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Nuclino MCP Server
Connect your Nuclino account to your AI agent and seamlessly interact with your company's unified workspace for knowledge, docs, and projects.
Claude Code registers Nuclino as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Nuclino data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Teams & Workspaces — Rapidly list all teams you are part of, and enumerate the nested workspaces and collections to understand your organization's hierarchy.
- Search & Query — Perform global fuzzy searches using
search_itemsto track down specific documents, notes, or project pages across the entire knowledge base. - Read Items & Files — Read the exact content configuration of any item (document) via
get_item, and list attachments or files uploaded to the platform. - Record Creation — Instantly create new items natively inside your workspace using natural language.
- Telemetrics — Enumerate members and structural fields within your Nuclino domain to keep the agent aware of context and owners.
The Nuclino MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Nuclino to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Nuclino MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Nuclino
Ask Claude: "Using Nuclino, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Nuclino MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Nuclino through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Nuclino tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Nuclino + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Nuclino MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Nuclino tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Nuclino nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Nuclino outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Nuclino status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Nuclino MCP Tools for Claude Code (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Nuclino to Claude Code via MCP:
create_item
Triggers real-time replication creating permanent Wiki documentation. Write a brand new knowledge Item / Page into a Workspace
delete_item
Always confirm with the user heavily before destroying knowledge. Irreversibly delete a structural Nuclino Item
get_item
Retrieve the exact Markdown payload and configuration of an Item
list_collections
Used to trace the document relationship graph paths visually within a target Workspace. List Collections (grouping directories) segmenting a Workspace
list_fields
Used to understand standard taxonomy dimensions applicable against Items. Map customizable structured property fields globally binding a Team
list_files
Exposes pure URL bindings mapping binary data records back to object storage. List physical attachments explicitly bolted onto an Item
list_items
Used to enumerate top-level document UUIDs, titles, and creation metadata natively spanning a specific Workspace layer. List all standard knowledge items (pages) in a Workspace
list_teams
Use this as the entry point to discover available root organizational unit IDs traversing down into workspaces. List all organizational Teams the authenticated user belongs to
list_users
Enumerate human identities attached globally onto a Team
list_workspaces
Returns internal workspace UUIDs essential for scoping later item queries. List all isolated Workspaces mapped within a specific Team
search_items
Use to uncover unknown UUIDs. Execute an indexed semantic search globally across a Team
update_item
Alters the sync tree immediately appending new wiki edits. Overwrite active partial Markdown states inside a listed Item
Example Prompts for Nuclino in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Nuclino immediately.
"Search Nuclino for any documentation mentioning 'SSO Security Policies'."
"Create an item titled 'Project X Architecture Brief' in the Engineering workspace."
"List all teams connected to this authentication token."
Troubleshooting Nuclino MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Nuclino to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Nuclino + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Nuclino MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Nuclino with your favorite client
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Connect Nuclino to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.