Uploadcare MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Uploadcare 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 uploadcare --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Uploadcare MCP Server
Connect your Uploadcare account to any AI agent to fully manage your file handling and CDN media infrastructure via natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Uploadcare as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Uploadcare data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- File Management — List uploaded assets, retrieve specific file technical metadata (like dimensions and CDN URLs), and manage permanent storage states.
- Bulk Operations — Efficiently batch store or batch delete multiple temporary or permanent files in a single operation.
- File Transport — Copy existing files manually to local or remote storage targets, directly through your AI agent.
- Groups & Collections — List immutable file collections (groups) and inspect which individual files are contained within them.
- Project Analytics — Retrieve your Uploadcare project-level metadata, checking your current account storage and bandwidth consumption in real time.
The Uploadcare MCP Server exposes 10 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 Uploadcare to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Uploadcare 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 Uploadcare
Ask Claude: "Using Uploadcare, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Uploadcare MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Uploadcare 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 Uploadcare 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
Uploadcare + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Uploadcare MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Uploadcare tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Uploadcare nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Uploadcare outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Uploadcare status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Uploadcare MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Uploadcare to Claude Code via MCP:
batch_delete_files
This action is irreversible. Permanently removes multiple files in a single operation
batch_store_files
Marks multiple temporary files as permanently stored
copy_file
g. S3). Copies an existing file to local or remote storage
delete_file
This action is irreversible. Permanently removes a file and its variants from Uploadcare
get_file_details
Retrieves technical metadata for a specific Uploadcare file
get_group_details
Retrieves information about a specific file group
get_project_info
Retrieves project-level metadata and usage statistics
list_file_groups
Lists immutable file collections (groups) in the project
list_files
Supports pagination via limit. Lists files stored in your Uploadcare project
store_file
Marks a temporary file as permanently stored
Example Prompts for Uploadcare in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Uploadcare immediately.
"What is our current project storage and bandwidth usage?"
"Can you check the dimensions and CDN URL for file UUID `9cd83...`?"
"Batch delete these 4 outdated temporary images: `e33b...`, `f55a...`, `8c11...`, `ab99...`."
Troubleshooting Uploadcare MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Uploadcare to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Uploadcare + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Uploadcare 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 Uploadcare with your favorite client
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Connect Uploadcare to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.