How to Use the Xata MCP in Claude

Q: How do I list all the projects available for Xata in Claude Desktop?

You tell the agent to run listprojects. It will pull a full list of every project within your current organization, giving you immediate visibility into what's deployed.

Q: Can I use Xata credentials in Claude Desktop without touching the UI?

Absolutely. The agent uses tools like createuserapikey to generate keys programmatically. You can also list existing keys with listuserapikeys to verify permissions.

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Organize Databases with the MCP Server

Need to set up a new environment? You can create an organization using `create_organization` and then scope down by making a project via `create_project`. This lets your agent manage the entire lifecycle of your data structure. It also handles membership. Use `list_organizations` or `get_organization` to check details, or invite people directly with `invite_organization_member`. The whole setup runs through the MCP Server.

Run Live SQL Queries in Claude Desktop

This isn't just a chat bot; it executes code. You can pass complex data requests to the server using `execute_sql`, running single or batch SQL queries directly against your database. If you need to audit performance, check resource usage with `get_branch_metrics`—it gives you CPU and memory stats for any given branch.

Manage Credentials and Connections

The agent handles all the messy auth stuff. You can pull specific connection details by calling `get_branch_credentials`. If something's wrong, triggering a password change is simple with `rotate_branch_credentials`. Setup is also straightforward: use `map_github_repository` to link your code repo to a database branch.

Setup guide

Set up Xata 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 Xata 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 Xata 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 xata-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Xata MCP in Claude Desktop

You tell the agent to run `list_projects`. It will pull a full list of every project within your current organization, giving you immediate visibility into what's deployed.

Absolutely. The agent uses tools like `create_user_api_key` to generate keys programmatically. You can also list existing keys with `list_user_api_keys` to verify permissions.

The server manages organizational structure, project definitions, and database credentials. It specifically handles API keys and membership details, which are all critical pieces of metadata.

Yes, if you're connecting from the browser, the server must be publicly reachable. Localhost connections won't work; you'll need that HTTPS endpoint token for authentication.

If you skip rotation, your connection will eventually fail because the password is stale. You should proactively call `rotate_branch_credentials` to keep everything running smoothly.

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