Sitecore MCP Server for Claude Code 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Sitecore 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 sitecore --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Sitecore MCP Server
Connect your Sitecore instance to any AI agent and take full control of your enterprise CMS through natural conversation. Execute headless content operations without navigating the complex Sitecore Content Editor.
Claude Code registers Sitecore as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 9 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Sitecore data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Item Management — Retrieve, create, update, and delete Sitecore items using their path or unique ID
- Content Search — Search deeply across your content tree using keywords, templates, and dates
- Site navigation — List item children to traverse the content tree hierarchy natively
- Templates & Layouts — List available templates and retrieve presentation/layout details (renderings and placeholders) for specific pages
- Workflows — Check the current workflow state of any item (e.g., Draft, Review, Published)
The Sitecore MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code 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 Sitecore to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Sitecore MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Sitecore
Ask Claude: "Using Sitecore, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Sitecore MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Sitecore 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 Sitecore 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
Sitecore + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Sitecore MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Sitecore tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Sitecore nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Sitecore outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Sitecore status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Sitecore MCP Tools for Claude Code (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Sitecore to Claude Code via MCP:
create_content_item
Requires parent ID, item name, and template ID. Creates a new item in the Sitecore content tree
delete_content_item
This action is irreversible. Permanently deletes a Sitecore item
get_item_details
Retrieves details for a specific Sitecore item
get_item_layout
Retrieves the layout or presentation details for an item
get_workflow_state
Retrieves the current workflow state of an item
list_content_templates
g., "Page", "Article") are available for creating new items. Lists available content templates
list_item_children
Lists the immediate children of a specific item
search_content
Useful for broad discovery across the CMS. Searches for content items in Sitecore
update_content_item
Provide a JSON string of field name/value pairs. Updates the fields of an existing Sitecore item
Example Prompts for Sitecore in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Sitecore immediately.
"Can you check the workflow state for the `/sitecore/content/Home/AboutUs` item?"
"List the immediate children under `/sitecore/content/Home/Products`."
"Create a new item named 'SpringCampaign' using template `5F22...` under parent ID `3D66...`."
Troubleshooting Sitecore MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Sitecore to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Sitecore + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Sitecore 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.Connect Sitecore with your favorite client
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Connect Sitecore to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.