Scale AI MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 11 tools to Cancel Task, Create Batch, Create Image Annotation Task, and more
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Scale AI 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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The Scale AI MCP Server for Claude Code is a standout in the Ai Frontier category — giving your AI agent 11 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add scale-ai --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"Vinkius Desktop App
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About Scale AI MCP Server
Connect your Scale AI account to any AI agent to orchestrate large-scale data labeling and fine-tuning pipelines through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Scale AI as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 11 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Scale AI data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Project Management — Create and configure projects for specific labeling types like image annotation or semantic segmentation.
- Batch Operations — Organize high-volume work into batches and finalize them to trigger the labeling process.
- Multi-Modal Tasks — Submit tasks for Image Annotation, Semantic Segmentation, and Video Playback directly via API.
- Task Lifecycle — Retrieve detailed status of individual tasks or cancel pending ones to manage your budget and throughput.
- Parameter Tuning — Update project-level instructions and parameters dynamically to refine labeling quality.
The Scale AI MCP Server exposes 11 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 11 Scale AI tools available for Claude Code
When Claude Code connects to Scale AI through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning data-labeling, rlhf, machine-learning, 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.
Cancel task on Scale AI
Optionally clears the unique_id to reuse it. Cancel a pending task
Create batch on Scale AI
Create a new batch
Create image annotation task on Scale AI
Create an Image Annotation task
Create named entity recognition task on Scale AI
Create a Named Entity Recognition task
Create project on Scale AI
Create a new Scale project
Create segment annotation task on Scale AI
Create a Semantic Segmentation task
Create text collection task on Scale AI
Create a Text Collection task
Create video playback annotation task on Scale AI
Create a Video Annotation task
Finalize batch on Scale AI
Finalize a batch
Get task on Scale AI
Retrieve a specific task
Update project params on Scale AI
Update project parameters
Connect Scale AI to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Scale AI into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installedAdd the MCP Server
Verify the connection
claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a sessionStart using Scale AI
Why Use Claude Code with the Scale AI MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Scale AI 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 Scale AI 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
Scale AI + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Scale AI MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Scale AI tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Scale AI nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Scale AI outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Scale AI status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Example Prompts for Scale AI in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Scale AI immediately.
"Create a new image annotation project called 'Lidar-Obstacles' for imageannotation."
"Submit an image annotation task to project 'Lidar-Obstacles' with the image URL 'https://example.com/car.jpg'."
"Finalize the batch named 'sprint-01-batch'."
Troubleshooting Scale AI MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Scale AI to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Scale AI + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Scale AI 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.Explore More MCP Servers
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