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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

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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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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add scale-ai --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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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

Cancel task on Scale AI

Optionally clears the unique_id to reuse it. Cancel a pending task

create

Create batch on Scale AI

Create a new batch

create

Create image annotation task on Scale AI

Create an Image Annotation task

create

Create named entity recognition task on Scale AI

Create a Named Entity Recognition task

create

Create project on Scale AI

Create a new Scale project

create

Create segment annotation task on Scale AI

Create a Semantic Segmentation task

create

Create text collection task on Scale AI

Create a Text Collection task

create

Create video playback annotation task on Scale AI

Create a Video Annotation task

finalize

Finalize batch on Scale AI

Finalize a batch

get

Get task on Scale AI

Retrieve a specific task

update

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.

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 Scale AI

Ask Claude: "Using Scale AI, show me...". 11 tools are ready

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.

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Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

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

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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Scale AI 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

Scale AI + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Scale AI MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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CI/CD integration: embed Scale AI tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

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Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Scale AI nightly and generate reports without human intervention

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Shell scripting: pipe Scale AI outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

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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.

01

"Create a new image annotation project called 'Lidar-Obstacles' for imageannotation."

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"Submit an image annotation task to project 'Lidar-Obstacles' with the image URL 'https://example.com/car.jpg'."

03

"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.

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

Scale AI + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Scale AI 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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