How to Use the TYPO3 CMS MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I use TYPO3 CMS with Claude Code to verify API connectivity?

Run pingrestapi. This simple command confirms that your connection to the TYPO3 REST API is active. It's a quick, non-GUI way to ensure your CI/CD pipeline can talk to the backend.

Q: What command should I use in Claude Code to list all content types?

You need listbackendrecords. Pass the desired entity name and any specific query filters. This lets you script a full audit of what data exists across your CMS.

Q: If I'm building a deployment job, how do I get page structure in TYPO3 CMS with Claude Code?

Use getrenderedpage. You can pass either a numeric ID or the canonical path directly into your script. This provides the structured data needed for subsequent steps in your pipeline.

Q: Can I update records in TYPO3 CMS from my shell scripts with Claude Code?

Yep, you use updatecmsentity. Pass the entity name, record ID, and the JSON payload. It handles changing fields on existing content automatically.

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Audit site structure and configurations.

You can run `get_initial_boot` to retrieve global configuration details and the root page schema. For deployment scripts, `list_typoscript_globals` pulls all global TypoScript settings, allowing you to script complex environment checks.

Automate content reads and writes.

Use `get_single_record` for precise data retrieval using a known ID. If you need to modify multiple pieces of content, run `list_backend_records`, specifying the entity name and query parameters via your shell script.

Manage page structures programmatically.

Need to replicate or test rendering? You can grab a structured view using `get_rendered_page` (via ID or path). To update data, the `update_cms_entity` tool lets you change fields on an existing record without needing a GUI.

Setup guide

Set up TYPO3 CMS MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see typo3-cms-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest TYPO3 CMS transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available TYPO3 CMS tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http typo3-cms-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the TYPO3 CMS MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "typo3-cms-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about TYPO3 CMS MCP in Claude Code

Run `ping_rest_api`. This simple command confirms that your connection to the TYPO3 REST API is active. It's a quick, non-GUI way to ensure your CI/CD pipeline can talk to the backend.

You need `list_backend_records`. Pass the desired entity name and any specific query filters. This lets you script a full audit of what data exists across your CMS.

Use `get_rendered_page`. You can pass either a numeric ID or the canonical path directly into your script. This provides the structured data needed for subsequent steps in your pipeline.

Yep, you use `update_cms_entity`. Pass the entity name, record ID, and the JSON payload. It handles changing fields on existing content automatically.

This server handles core content elements. The primary data type is the `Entity Name` and specific `Record IDs`, covering all structured backend information in your CMS.

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