How to Use the Winston AI MCP in Claude

Q: How does Winston AI help with academic integrity in Claude Desktop?

Winston AI provides checkplagiarismfile and factcheckerfile. These tools analyze documents for originality and verify facts against reliable databases. It gives you concrete evidence so you can trust your source material.

Q: Can I use Winston AI to check web plagiarism in Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. If you have a website URL, the checkplagiarismurl tool handles it. It scans public web pages for copied content so your articles pass muster before publishing.

Q: Is Winston AI good for comparing texts in Claude Desktop?

Yes, the textcompare tool lets you compare two separate blocks of text. It measures similarity and highlights differences so you know exactly what changed or how much they overlap.

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Check for Plagiarism in Documents

The `check_plagiarism_file` tool takes a document URL and runs it through advanced detection algorithms. You find out immediately if the content matches existing sources, saving hours of research time. It's perfect for publishers or students needing assurance that their draft is original. Just plug in the file link, and let Winston AI tell you where the overlap happens.

Validate Facts on Webpages

Need to know if a source is trustworthy? Use `fact_checker_url` to verify claims made on any webpage. This tool goes beyond simple search; it checks specific statements against known data points. It delivers clear verification results, helping you build arguments based on solid ground. You'll stop wasting time chasing questionable sources.

Spot AI Content and Fabrication

The `detect_ai_file` tool examines a document URL to determine if the text originated from an AI model. It gives you a clear assessment of synthetic content, which is crucial for academic integrity. You can also use `detect_ai_text` on short excerpts to see how likely it is that a piece was written by a person. This helps set accurate expectations for your reading material.

Setup guide

Set up Winston AI 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 Winston AI 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 Winston AI 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 winston-ai-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Winston AI MCP in Claude Desktop

Winston AI provides `check_plagiarism_file` and `fact_checker_file`. These tools analyze documents for originality and verify facts against reliable databases. It gives you concrete evidence so you can trust your source material.

Absolutely. If you have a website URL, the `check_plagiarism_url` tool handles it. It scans public web pages for copied content so your articles pass muster before publishing.

This server processes document files accessed via URL, website URLs, and raw text strings. The core data type handled is textual content used for analysis (plagiarism/fact-checking). Remember that the input data remains subject to your local security protocols.

Yes, the `text_compare` tool lets you compare two separate blocks of text. It measures similarity and highlights differences so you know exactly what changed or how much they overlap.

Yes, it handles multiple types of URLs. You can check plagiarism on a site using `check_plagiarism_url`, verify facts on a page using `fact_checker_url`, or detect AI content from a link.

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