WorkOS MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add WorkOS 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 the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add workos --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About WorkOS MCP Server
Connect your WorkOS account to any AI agent and manage your enterprise identity infrastructure through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers WorkOS 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 WorkOS data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Organization Management — Browse and list all enterprise organizations (tenants), create new records, and manage authorized domains
- SSO Monitoring — List and audit active Single Sign-On (SSO) connections (SAML, OIDC) configured for your enterprise customers
- Directory Sync — Monitor active HRIS and SCIM directory instances and retrieve deep details on sync status and provider types
- Roster Management — Retrieve the complete list of users and organizational groups synced from external directories directly from your agent
- Audit Compliance — Stream and retrieve audit log events for any organization to monitor security and compliance activities
- Tenant Insights — Quickly find unique organization, connection, and directory IDs required for enterprise feature configuration
- Connectivity Health — Verify the status and metadata of SSO links and directory connections to ensure uptime
The WorkOS 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 WorkOS to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the WorkOS 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 WorkOS
Ask Claude: "Using WorkOS, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the WorkOS MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with WorkOS 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 WorkOS 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
WorkOS + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the WorkOS MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed WorkOS tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query WorkOS nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe WorkOS outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query WorkOS status endpoints and alert on anomalies
WorkOS MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect WorkOS to Claude Code via MCP:
create_workos_organization
Provide the name and a list of authorized domains. Creates a new organization record
get_audit_log_events
Returns a stream of events tracked in the organization. Retrieves audit log events for an organization
get_directory_details
g. Okta, Azure AD) of a directory ID. Retrieves metadata for a specific directory instance
get_organization_details
Retrieves details for a specific organization
get_sso_connection_details
Retrieves details for a specific SSO connection
list_directories
Lists all active Directory Sync instances
list_directory_groups
Lists all groups synced from a directory
list_directory_users
Lists all users synced from a directory
list_sso_connections
Lists all active SSO connections
list_workos_organizations
Lists all organizations in the WorkOS account
Example Prompts for WorkOS in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with WorkOS immediately.
"List all organizations in my WorkOS account."
"Check the status of SSO connections for 'Acme Corp'."
"List all users synced from the directory 'dir_01J...'."
Troubleshooting WorkOS MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting WorkOS to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
WorkOS + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating WorkOS 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 WorkOS with your favorite client
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Connect WorkOS to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.