Smithery MCP Server for Claude Code 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Smithery 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 the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add smithery --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Smithery MCP Server
What you can do
Connect AI agents to the Smithery Registry for comprehensive MCP server discovery and management:
Claude Code registers Smithery 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 Smithery data drives decisions without human intervention.
- Search MCP servers — find servers by name, description, or tags with semantic search
- Get server details — review metadata, verification status, and user counts
- Discover tools — list all tools (functions) exposed by any registered MCP server
- Discover resources — list all data resources available from MCP servers
- Discover prompts — list all prompt templates exposed by MCP servers
- Create connections — connect to MCP servers via Smithery Connect with automatic OAuth handling
- Manage connections — list, inspect, and remove MCP server connections
- Generate service tokens — create scoped, time-limited tokens for frontend/agent access
- View analytics — monitor server usage, adoption trends, and performance metrics
The Smithery MCP Server exposes 11 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 Smithery to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Smithery 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 Smithery
Ask Claude: "Using Smithery, show me..." — 11 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Smithery MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Smithery 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 Smithery 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
Smithery + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Smithery MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Smithery tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Smithery nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Smithery outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Smithery status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Smithery MCP Tools for Claude Code (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Smithery to Claude Code via MCP:
create_connection
Smithery handles OAuth, tokens, and sessions automatically. Requires the server namespace and connection configuration (mcpUrl, optional headers, metadata). Returns the connection ID, status, and server info. Use this to integrate MCP servers into your applications without managing authentication complexity. Create a new connection to an MCP server via Smithery Connect
create_service_token
The token has limited permissions defined by the policy (namespaces, resources, operations, metadata, TTL). Returns the token string. Use this to provide secure, time-limited access to MCP servers without exposing your main API key. Generate a scoped service token for frontend/agent access to MCP servers
delete_connection
This action cannot be undone. Requires namespace and connection ID. Use this to clean up unused connections or revoke access. Remove an MCP server connection
get_connection
Requires namespace and connection ID. Use this to review connection details or troubleshoot connectivity issues. Get detailed information about a specific MCP connection
get_server_analytics
Requires the server qualified name. Use this to monitor server adoption, identify usage trends, or troubleshoot performance issues. Get usage analytics for a specific MCP server
get_server_details
Requires the qualified name (e.g., "smithery/hello-world" or "github/github") from search_servers results. Use this to review server capabilities before connecting. Get detailed information about a specific MCP server from the Smithery registry
get_server_prompts
Returns prompt names, descriptions, and argument definitions. Requires the server qualified name. Use this to discover reusable prompt workflows available from the server. List all prompt templates exposed by a specific MCP server
get_server_resources
Returns resource URIs, names, descriptions, and MIME types. Requires the server qualified name. Use this to understand what data the server provides read access to. List all resources exposed by a specific MCP server
get_server_tools
Returns tool names, descriptions, input schemas, and annotations. Requires the server qualified name. Use this to understand what actions the server can perform before connecting it to your agents. List all tools exposed by a specific MCP server
list_connections
Returns connection IDs, names, statuses, creation dates, and metadata. Use this to audit which connections are active, review connection configurations, or identify unused connections. List all connections for a specific MCP server namespace
search_servers
Returns matching servers with qualified names, descriptions, verification status, user counts, and deployment info. Use optional filters to narrow by namespace, verified status, or deployment state. Results include pagination metadata. Use this as the first step to discover available MCP servers before connecting or installing them. Search the Smithery registry for MCP servers by name, description, or tags
Example Prompts for Smithery in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Smithery immediately.
"Search for verified GitHub-related MCP servers"
"Show me all tools exposed by the Stripe MCP server"
"Create a connection to the Slack MCP server for my workspace"
Troubleshooting Smithery MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Smithery to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Smithery + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Smithery 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 Smithery with your favorite client
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Connect Smithery to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.