Bring Dns Filtering
to Claude Code
Learn how to connect AdGuard Home to Claude Code and start using 23 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
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What is the AdGuard Home MCP Server?
Connect your AdGuard Home instance to any AI agent and take full control of your network-wide privacy and security through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Server Status — Monitor server health, active ports, protection states, and version information in real-time.
- Protection Control — Toggle global filtering, safe browsing, and parental controls on or off, with optional timed durations.
- DNS Configuration — View and update upstream DNS servers, bootstrap settings, and cache parameters (TTL, size, and optimistic caching).
- Filter Management — Add new blocklist or allowlist URLs and manage custom user-defined filtering rules.
- Client Insights — List and search for persistent or runtime clients, and configure specific security settings for individual devices.
- Host Auditing — Instantly check if a specific domain is being filtered or blocked for a particular client.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your AdGuard Home Base URL and credentials (Username/Password)
- Start managing your network security from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Home Lab Enthusiasts — monitor and tweak your network-wide ad blocker without opening the web dashboard.
- Network Administrators — quickly update upstream DNS providers or check why a specific host is being blocked.
- Privacy-focused Users — manage custom filtering rules and client-specific protections through simple voice or text commands.
Built-in capabilities (23)
Add a new client
Add a new filter URL
Add a DNS rewrite
Add a DHCP static lease
Check if a host is filtered
Configure TLS settings
Get DHCP server status
Get DNS configuration info
Get filtering status and lists
Get DNS query log
Get query log configuration
Get DNS query statistics
Get AdGuard Home server status
Get TLS configuration status
List all available blocked services
List all clients
List DNS rewrites
Search for clients
Update DNS settings
globally. Enable or disable protection globally
Set custom user filtering rules
Update blocked services schedule
Update query log configuration
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers AdGuard Home as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 23 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where AdGuard Home data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters 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
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using AdGuard Home tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
AdGuard Home in Claude Code
AdGuard Home and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect AdGuard Home to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for AdGuard Home in Claude Code
The AdGuard Home MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 23 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Claude Code only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
AdGuard Home for Claude Code
Every tool call from Claude Code to the AdGuard Home MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I check if a specific website is being blocked for a specific client?
Yes, use the check_host tool. Provide the domain name and optionally the client IP to see if it's filtered and which rule is responsible.
Is it possible to pause the ad-blocking globally for a short period?
Yes. The set_protection tool allows you to disable filtering globally. You can also specify a duration in milliseconds if you want it to re-enable automatically.
How do I add a new blocklist URL using the AI?
Simply use the add_filter_url action. You'll need to provide a name for the filter, the URL of the list, and specify if it's a whitelist or blocklist.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.
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