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PubNub (Real-time Messaging) MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 31 tools to Admin Create App, Admin Get Metrics, Admin List Apps, and more

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add PubNub (Real-time Messaging) 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 pubnub-real-time-messaging --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About PubNub (Real-time Messaging) MCP Server

Connect your PubNub account to any AI agent to orchestrate real-time communication, monitor user presence, and manage data streams through natural language.

Claude Code registers PubNub (Real-time Messaging) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 31 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where PubNub (Real-time Messaging) data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

  • Real-time Messaging — Publish JSON payloads to any channel and retrieve historical message logs with precise timetokens.
  • Presence Monitoring — Track who is online (here_now), see which channels a user is in (where_now), and manage custom presence states.
  • User & Channel Metadata — Manage App Context by creating and retrieving user profiles, channel metadata, and memberships.
  • Message Management — Count messages sent after specific timestamps or purge history for compliance and storage management.
  • File Sharing — Generate upload URLs and manage files stored within the PubNub network.
  • Admin & Push — Monitor keyset metrics, manage applications, and configure mobile push notifications (APNS/FCM).

The PubNub (Real-time Messaging) MCP Server exposes 31 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 31 PubNub (Real-time Messaging) tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to PubNub (Real-time Messaging) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning real-time-sync, pub-sub, data-streams, 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.

admin

Admin create app on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Create a new PubNub app (Admin API)

admin

Admin get metrics on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Get usage metrics (Admin API)

admin

Admin list apps on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

List all PubNub apps (Admin API)

admin

Admin list keysets on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

List all keysets (Admin API)

delete

Delete file on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Delete a file from a channel

delete

Delete message history on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Delete message history for channels

generate

Generate file upload url on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Generate a file upload URL

get

Get all channels on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Get all channels (App Context)

get

Get all users on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Get all users (App Context)

get

Get channel on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Get a specific channel (App Context)

get

Get file url on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Get a file URL

get

Get memberships on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Get memberships for a user (App Context)

get

Get message count on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Get message count for channels

get

Get message history on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Get message history for channels

get

Get user on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Get a specific user (App Context)

list

List files on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

List files in a channel

pam

Pam grant token on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Grant a PAM v3 token

pam

Pam revoke token on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Revoke a PAM v3 token

presence

Presence get state on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Get presence state for a user in a channel

presence

Presence heartbeat on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Send presence heartbeat

presence

Presence here now on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Get current channel occupancy (Here Now)

presence

Presence leave on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Leave a channel (Presence)

presence

Presence set state on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Set presence state for a user in a channel

presence

Presence where now on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Get channels a user is in (Where Now)

publish

Publish message on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Publish a message to a channel

push

Push manage on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Manage or list push notification channels for a device (APNS v2)

push

Push remove all on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Remove all push notification channels for a device (APNS v2)

remove

Remove user on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Remove a user (App Context)

set

Set channel on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Set or update a channel (App Context)

set

Set memberships on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Set or update memberships for a user (App Context)

set

Set user on PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Set or update a user (App Context)

Connect PubNub (Real-time Messaging) to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire PubNub (Real-time Messaging) 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 PubNub (Real-time Messaging)

Ask Claude: "Using PubNub (Real-time Messaging), show me...". 31 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the PubNub (Real-time Messaging) MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with PubNub (Real-time Messaging) 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

02

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

03

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using PubNub (Real-time Messaging) 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

PubNub (Real-time Messaging) + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the PubNub (Real-time Messaging) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

01

CI/CD integration: embed PubNub (Real-time Messaging) tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

02

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query PubNub (Real-time Messaging) nightly and generate reports without human intervention

03

Shell scripting: pipe PubNub (Real-time Messaging) outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

04

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query PubNub (Real-time Messaging) status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for PubNub (Real-time Messaging) in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with PubNub (Real-time Messaging) immediately.

01

"Publish a message to the 'alerts' channel saying 'System update scheduled for midnight'."

02

"Get the last 5 messages from the 'support-chat' channel."

03

"Who is currently active in the 'lobby' channel?"

Troubleshooting PubNub (Real-time Messaging) MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting PubNub (Real-time Messaging) 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

PubNub (Real-time Messaging) + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating PubNub (Real-time Messaging) 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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