Temporal MCP Server for Claude Code 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Temporal 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 temporal --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Temporal MCP Server
Connect your Temporal Cloud (or self-hosted) cluster to any AI agent and bring the power of durable execution directly into your IDE or chat via natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Temporal as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 7 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Temporal data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Workflows & Executions — List, filter, and inspect active, running, or completed workflow executions
- Workflow History — Retrieve the complete sequence of events, activities, and signals to debug failures
- Visibility Search — Run complex SQL-like queries using Temporal Visibility syntax to find specific runs
- Namespace Details — Check retention periods, configurations, and metadata of your operational namespace
- Schedules & Cron — Browse all recurring workflows and predict the next execution schedules
The Temporal MCP Server exposes 7 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 Temporal to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Temporal 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 Temporal
Ask Claude: "Using Temporal, show me..." — 7 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Temporal MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Temporal 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 Temporal 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
Temporal + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Temporal MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Temporal tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Temporal nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Temporal outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Temporal status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Temporal MCP Tools for Claude Code (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Temporal to Claude Code via MCP:
get_namespace_details
Retrieves information about the current namespace
get_workflow_details
Retrieves details for a specific workflow execution
get_workflow_history
Retrieves the event history for a workflow execution
list_schedules
Lists all workflow schedules
list_search_attributes
Lists custom search attributes available in the namespace
list_workflows
Returns workflow IDs, run IDs, and statuses. Lists all workflow executions in the configured namespace
search_workflows
g., WorkflowType="MyType" AND Status="Running"). Search workflows using Temporal Visibility Query syntax
Example Prompts for Temporal in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Temporal immediately.
"Show me the last 5 workflows that failed or panicked in the default namespace."
"Explain the exact execution history for workflow 'GenerateInvoice-102'."
"List all active schedules and tell me when the database backup is due."
Troubleshooting Temporal MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Temporal to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Temporal + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Temporal 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 Temporal with your favorite client
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Connect Temporal to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.