How to Use the Webshare MCP in Claude

Q: How do I use Webshare proxy data with Claude Desktop?

You can call tools like listproxies directly in your chat. The agent gets the live list of IPs and credentials, letting you immediately feed that context into your project plan or API test script.

Q: Can I track Webshare bandwidth usage using Claude Desktop?

Yes. Running getbandwidthstats pulls historical records for you. You see exactly how much bandwidth and how many requests you've used over time, which is key for billing reviews.

Q: What if I need to change proxy settings in Claude Desktop?

If a specific IP fails or needs attention, the requestproxyreplacement tool handles that. It submits an immediate replacement request, provided you haven't hit your account quota.

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Check Account Limits and Quotas

The `get_account_profile` tool pulls your Webshare user data. You immediately see your current plan limits and bandwidth quotas without leaving the chat. The `get_replacement_quota` tool confirms how many proxy replacements you have left for this cycle. It’s crucial info when managing large-scale testing or automation.

View Proxy Status and IPs

Need to know which proxies are up? The `list_proxies` tool gives a list of all assigned proxy IPs, including their ports, credentials, and current health status. If you need to audit who has access, use `list_authorized_ips`. It shows every IP address whitelisted for password-free usage.

Manage Webshare Access Controls

`authorize_new_ip` lets your agent whitelist a new IP address so it can proxy without needing a password. Conversely, `revoke_ip_authorization` removes an entire IP from the authorized list using its unique ID. Use `get_proxy_configuration` to understand the current rotation settings and backbone network details Webshare uses.

Setup guide

Set up Webshare 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 Webshare 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 Webshare 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 webshare-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Webshare MCP in Claude Desktop

You can call tools like `list_proxies` directly in your chat. The agent gets the live list of IPs and credentials, letting you immediately feed that context into your project plan or API test script.

Yes. Running `get_bandwidth_stats` pulls historical records for you. You see exactly how much bandwidth and how many requests you've used over time, which is key for billing reviews.

If a specific IP fails or needs attention, the `request_proxy_replacement` tool handles that. It submits an immediate replacement request, provided you haven't hit your account quota.

Absolutely. Since it’s a remote MCP server, as long as the URL is public and authenticated, Claude Desktop can access all tools regardless of whether you're running the native app or using the browser.

This server handles IP addresses (for whitelisting and listing) and usage metrics, including bandwidth statistics. It manages access credentials but doesn't process user content.

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