Tolstoy MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 6 tools to Get Video Analytics, List Folders, List Interactive Projects, and more
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Tolstoy 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 tolstoy --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Tolstoy MCP Server
Connect your Tolstoy interactive video account to any AI agent and simplify how you build personalized video experiences, manage your media library, and track engagement through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Tolstoy as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Tolstoy data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Video Management — List all uploaded videos and programmatically import new content via external URLs.
- Interactive Projects — Query and manage your branching video flows and personalized interactive experiences.
- Performance Tracking — Retrieve detailed analytics including plays, conversion rates, and revenue impact for your videos.
- Media Organization — List and oversee video folders to keep your marketing assets structured.
- Event Monitoring — List configured webhooks to ensure your real-time video notifications are active.
- Engagement Insights — Fetch high-level summaries of how users are interacting with your video content.
The Tolstoy MCP Server exposes 6 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.
All 6 Tolstoy tools available for Claude Code
When Claude Code connects to Tolstoy through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning interactive-video, shoppable-video, video-marketing, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Get performance metrics
List video folders
List interactive video projects
List your Tolstoy videos
List configured webhooks
Upload a new video to Tolstoy
Connect Tolstoy to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Tolstoy into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the 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 Tolstoy
Why Use Claude Code with the Tolstoy MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Tolstoy 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 Tolstoy 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
Tolstoy + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Tolstoy MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Tolstoy tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Tolstoy nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Tolstoy outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Tolstoy status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Example Prompts for Tolstoy in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Tolstoy immediately.
"List all videos in my Tolstoy library."
"Show me the analytics summary for my videos."
"Upload this video to Tolstoy: 'https://vinkius.com/intro.mp4' with name 'Introduction v2'."
Troubleshooting Tolstoy MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Tolstoy to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Tolstoy + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Tolstoy 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.