How to Use the UpCloud MCP in Claude

Q: How do I use UpCloud billing data in the Claude Desktop app?

Just call getbillingsummary. The tool returns your monthly charges, letting you see exactly how much you're spending. It keeps everything right there in the chat window for easy review.

Q: Can I check my IP addresses with UpCloud using Claude Desktop?

Yeah, you can use listips to get a list of all IPs assigned to your account. Need one? Run assignip, and the tool handles the allocation for you.

Q: If I need to see my audit logs with UpCloud in Claude Desktop, what do I do?

Start by calling listauditlogs. This gives you a list of historical actions. To get a full dump, run exportauditlogs.

Control your cloud stack directly in the Claude Desktop app.

See Vinkius in Action

Works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

MCP Servers - Free for Subscribers

Connect UpCloud MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect UpCloud to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

GDPR Free for Subscribers

Setup UpCloud with Claude Desktop

Ask AI about this MCP

ChatGPT

Claude

Perplexity

Manage Servers and Networking

Need to change what's running? The `list_servers` tool lets you see every server instance. You can then use `get_server` to grab detailed specs, or run `restart_server` if something's acting up. It handles the whole setup process too. Use `create_network` to build a new SDN private network, and fire off `list_ips` to check IP availability before you assign one with `assign_ip`.

Storage and Data Backup

Don't lose data. The `list_storages` tool shows all your accessible storage buckets. If you need a safety net, use `backup_storage` to create a backup, then run `restore_storage` if things go south. It’s simple enough for anything from small files to massive datasets. You can also handle transfers with `import_storage`, or clone an existing volume using `clone_storage`.

Billing and Account Review

Keep tabs on the money side of things. Run `get_billing_summary` to see your monthly charges at a glance, or use `list_prices` if you're budgeting for something new. When things get messy, track down who did what with `export_audit_logs`. You can also check your account status and info by calling `get_account`.

Setup guide

Set up UpCloud 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 UpCloud 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 UpCloud 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 upcloud-mcp.

json

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

Get your connection token →

Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by UpCloud. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.

Why Choose Vinkius

Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.

Connect UpCloud now

Real-time monitoring

Live

visibility into every interaction

Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.

Built-in savings

60%

lower AI costs

Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.

Single dashboard

One

place for every integration

Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.

Common questions about UpCloud MCP in Claude Desktop

Just call `get_billing_summary`. The tool returns your monthly charges, letting you see exactly how much you're spending. It keeps everything right there in the chat window for easy review.

Yeah, you can use `list_ips` to get a list of all IPs assigned to your account. Need one? Run `assign_ip`, and the tool handles the allocation for you.

Start by calling `list_audit_logs`. This gives you a list of historical actions. To get a full dump, run `export_audit_logs`.

Absolutely. The Desktop app lets your agent access local resources on your machine, so you can test API calls against dev servers running on `localhost` right from the chat.

This server touches account audit logs and billing summaries. Your agent processes this data to help you manage infrastructure, keeping sensitive financial and activity records secure.

Use it with your favorite AI tools

Connect this server to Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and more.

OpenAI Agents SDK sdk-python

Google ADK sdk-python

Pydantic AI sdk-python

Vercel AI SDK sdk-typescript