How to Use the zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) handle environment state for Claude Code?

Yes. You use listenvironments and then either enableenvironment or disableenvironment. This gives you full control over the networking context in your headless scripts.

Q: Does zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) require specific setup for Claude Code execution?

You add it using the command: claude mcp add --transport http -- . This makes the MCP Server available to your terminal scripts.

Run zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) tunnel management in headless scripts using Claude Code's terminal capabilities.

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When running background tasks, you need to manage endpoints. Use `list_shares` to confirm active tunnels before a deployment starts. If the service needs an endpoint, use `create_share`—it handles the necessary setup completely in the terminal. If testing is finished, always run `delete_share`. This ensures your CI/CD job doesn't leave behind expensive, orphaned resources.

Authentication and Account Status

For automated scripts, you need a stable token. Start by calling `login_account` to authenticate the script runner. If the account needs setup, use `register_account`. These tools are essential for headless execution. To verify quotas or check if your build is running into limits, call `get_account`. It pipes all the necessary account metrics right to standard output.

Managing Tunnel Environments in Scripts

Scripts often need clean state. First, run `list_environments` to get a list of available network contexts. Before executing sensitive code, pipe the environment name into `enable_environment`. This guarantees isolation. When the script finishes its work, call `disable_environment` immediately. It’s crucial for managing resources properly in shell scripts.

Setup guide

Set up zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see zrok-open-source-tunnel-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http zrok-open-source-tunnel-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zrok-open-source-tunnel-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) MCP in Claude Code

You run the server via a command line call, piping the output directly to your script. For example, you can automate share creation using `create_share` within a shell script.

Yes. The MCP Server provides the exact tools—like managing environments and shares—needed to run complex, multi-step network setup inside a GitHub Action or Docker container.

Yes. You use `list_environments` and then either `enable_environment` or `disable_environment`. This gives you full control over the networking context in your headless scripts.

The server primarily deals with account and share metadata. Specifically, `get_account` exposes resource usage metrics that are critical for billing in automated scripts.

You add it using the command: `claude mcp add --transport http -- `. This makes the MCP Server available to your terminal scripts.

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