How do I find my Pixso Client ID and Secret?

Log in to the Pixso Enterprise Management console, navigate to [OpenAPI Management] → [Application Details], and you will find your Client ID and Client Secret there.

What is a 'fileKey' in Pixso?

The `fileKey` is the unique identifier found in the URL of your Pixso design file. It typically appears after `/file/` in the browser address bar.

Can I read design node information through the agent?

Yes. Use the `list_nodes` tool with the file key and optional node IDs to retrieve detailed data about frames, layers, and their properties.

Pixso MCP Server for Claude Desktop 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Pixso
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Author: Vinkius

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Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixso": {
      // Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Pixso MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your design workflow with Pixso, the leading professional design tool for team collaboration. By connecting Pixso to your agent, you transform complex design file navigation and project coordination into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly list your files, retrieve design nodes (frames and layers), audit style libraries, and even browse version history without you ever needing to navigate the complex design workspace. Whether you are managing a large-scale design system or a specific UI project, your agent acts as a real-time design assistant, keeping your assets organized and your team aligned.

Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Pixso to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 10 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.

What you can do

File Orchestration — List all accessible design files and projects across your Pixso workspace.
Node Management — Retrieve granular design nodes and layers to understand your UI structure instantly.
Team Coordination — Browse teams and projects to manage collaboration and assignments effectively.
Collaboration Monitoring — List file comments and organization members to stay informed about team updates.
Style Auditing — List defined design styles, including colors and typography, across your files.
Version Control — Check the version history of design files to track changes and milestones.

The Pixso MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop 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 Pixso to Claude Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Pixso MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using Pixso

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 10 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the Pixso MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Pixso through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network

Pixso + Claude Desktop Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Pixso MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

Pixso MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Pixso to Claude Desktop via MCP:

get_comments

Get file comments

get_file

Get design file details

get_file_versions

Get file version history

get_org_members

List organization members

get_project_files

Get project files

list_files

List all Pixso design files

list_nodes

List nodes in a design file

list_styles

List file styles

list_team_projects

List team projects

list_teams

List available teams

Example Prompts for Pixso in Claude Desktop

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

"List all design files in my Pixso workspace."

"Show me the comments for file 'pix-8821'."

"Retrieve the style library for design file 'branding-assets'."

Troubleshooting Pixso MCP Server with Claude Desktop

Common issues when connecting Pixso to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.

Pixso + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating Pixso MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.