How to Use the TrueFoundry MCP in Claude

Q: Does the setup process require a restart after adding TrueFoundry in Claude Desktop?

Yes. After you add the server configuration to claudedesktopconfig.json, you must fully restart the Claude Desktop application for the changes to take effect.

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Manage Local Deployments

You can spawn a new backend container logical process using `truefoundry_deploy_mcp_server`. This lets you run TrueFoundry's service mesh directly on your machine or private network. Need to see what's running? Use `truefoundry_list_deployments` to monitor the exact metric status of all existing backend topologies mapped to your team.

Access Foundation Models

TrueFoundry provides a unified AI gateway, so you don't need multiple keys. `truefoundry_list_gateway_models` lists every accessible foundation model available through the hub. Running inference is easy: simply push a model query string using `truefoundry_run_gateway_chat`. This handles the complex mapping to models like g., openai/gpt-4o.

Explore MCP Tools Registry

Want to know what services are available in TrueFoundry? Run `truefoundry_list_mcp_servers` to get a registry map of every logical MCP Tool. This lets you see all the potential actions your agent can take. If you need deeper details on one specific tool, call `truefoundry_get_mcp_server_info`. It pulls the exact JSON metadata for any registered TrueFoundry tool schema.

Setup guide

Set up TrueFoundry MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The TrueFoundry MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the TrueFoundry MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under truefoundry-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "truefoundry-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about TrueFoundry MCP in Claude Desktop

Claude Desktop lets you connect to TrueFoundry via a local stdio transport. This means your agent runs as a subprocess on your machine, giving it access to private resources and tools.

Yes. Since you can run the server locally via the Desktop App, TrueFoundry processes data within your local environment. This ensures that sensitive operational metrics remain confined to your machine.

Absolutely. For sites like claude.ai, you paste the remote MCP server URL into Settings → Integrations. The server just needs to be publicly reachable for your agent to connect.

The primary data touched is operational metadata, including deployment metrics and tool schemas. This helps the agent understand what actions it can take within the TrueFoundry ecosystem.

Yes. After you add the server configuration to `claude_desktop_config.json`, you must fully restart the Claude Desktop application for the changes to take effect.

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