How to Use the UUID & ULID Generator MCP in Claude

Q: Does Claude Desktop support generating time-sortable IDs using UUID & ULID Generator?

Yep. The generateulid tool is designed specifically for this. It returns a Crockford Base32 encoded ID that keeps your records sorted by creation time, which is usually what you want.

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The `generate_ulid` tool outputs a time-ordered ID using Crockford Base32. This is perfect when you need database primary keys that sort chronologically, keeping your records clean. The `generate_uuid` function handles v4 UUIDs. It produces 128-bit identifiers based on true crypto randomness, stopping your agent from fabricating fake IDs.

Run ID Generation as Local Subprocesses

Because Claude Desktop supports local stdio transport, you can run the `generate_ulid` tool directly against a subprocess. This means accessing time-sortable identifiers without needing network connectivity to a remote server. It’s fast and reliable for development work. You just call the tool via your local configuration setup.

Integrate IDs from Any Remote Endpoint

Need an ID generator on a public API? Use Claude Web (claude.ai) to plug in that remote MCP server URL. The `generate_uuid` tool will then pull mathematically perfect v4 UUIDs, regardless of which device you're using. This makes the entire MCP Server available across all your devices—it’s truly portable.

Setup guide

Set up UUID & ULID Generator 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 UUID & ULID Generator 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 UUID & ULID Generator 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 uuid-ulid-generator-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about UUID & ULID Generator MCP in Claude Desktop

You connect the server via the Developer settings. Once connected, you can call either `generate_ulid` or `generate_uuid` directly in your chat input. It's simple: just invoke the tool when you need a unique ID.

Yes, absolutely. When running locally, the tools execute as subprocesses via stdio transport. This keeps the identifier generation confined to your machine's process space.

Yep. The `generate_ulid` tool is designed specifically for this. It returns a Crockford Base32 encoded ID that keeps your records sorted by creation time, which is usually what you want.

If you're in the browser version (claude.ai), you must first add the remote MCP server URL under Settings > Integrations. Once that's done, the tools show up and work just like they do with a local install.

The server only generates Identifiers (UUIDs and ULIDs). It doesn't read, write, or store any other user-generated content or private files.

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