How to Use the OceanBase MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the OceanBase MCP Server to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the OceanBase MCP Server configuration under the mcpServers block with your credentials. Restart Claude Desktop to access the tools via the hammer icon.

Q: Can Claude Desktop run raw SQL queries on my OceanBase database?

No, Claude Desktop is restricted to metadata tools like listdatabases and getresourcestats to prevent accidental data modification on your OceanBase clusters.

Q: How does this MCP Server handle multiple OceanBase tenants in Claude Desktop?

The server uses listtenants and gettenantdetails to safely query OceanBase tenant configurations directly from Claude Desktop.

Manage your enterprise distributed OceanBase database clusters directly from Claude Desktop without writing manual bash scripts.

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Audit OceanBase clusters inside Claude Desktop

The `list_clusters` tool lets Claude Desktop inspect your active OceanBase database deployments directly through the chat interface. You do not need to leave Claude Desktop to log into the OceanBase Cloud Console for basic cluster inspections. Your agent uses `get_cluster_details` and `get_instance_details` to fetch current OceanBase configuration states directly into Claude Desktop. This gives you a fast, plain-text OceanBase diagnostic report right inside your Claude Desktop chat window.

Inspect tenants using this MCP Server

This MCP Server exposes the `list_tenants` tool to let Claude Desktop read the isolated tenant environments running on your distributed OceanBase cluster. The agent maps out your OceanBase resource allocation without forcing you to write complex SQL admin queries inside Claude Desktop. Once you isolate a tenant, Claude Desktop runs `list_databases` and `get_tenant_details` to audit OceanBase schema footprints. It makes OceanBase database discovery as simple as asking your Claude Desktop chat client for a quick breakdown.

Track database resource stats on demand

The `get_resource_stats` tool allows Claude Desktop to pull live performance metrics and capacity limits from your running OceanBase instances via this MCP Server. You can spot OceanBase CPU spikes or memory leaks directly within your Claude Desktop interface before they trigger external alerts. By pairing these stats with `get_workspaces` and `list_projects`, Claude Desktop maps OceanBase resource consumption to your projects. It gives you a clear picture of which workloads are eating up your OceanBase database budget inside Claude Desktop.

Setup guide

Set up OceanBase 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 OceanBase 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 OceanBase 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 oceanbase-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about OceanBase MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the OceanBase MCP Server configuration under the `mcpServers` block with your credentials. Restart Claude Desktop to access the tools via the hammer icon.

No, Claude Desktop is restricted to metadata tools like `list_databases` and `get_resource_stats` to prevent accidental data modification on your OceanBase clusters.

The server uses `list_tenants` and `get_tenant_details` to safely query OceanBase tenant configurations directly from Claude Desktop.

No, Claude Desktop communicates with the OceanBase cluster via the standard MCP gateway, removing any need for local database drivers.

Yes, your OceanBase cluster metadata, tenant lists, and database names are processed locally and never exposed outside Claude Desktop or your secure sandbox.

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