Bring Authentication
to Claude Code
Learn how to connect Descope (Auth Platform) to Claude Code and start using 33 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the Descope (Auth Platform) MCP Server?
Connect Descope to your AI agent to manage and test user authentication flows through natural conversation. Descope is a drag-and-drop authentication and user management platform for any application.
What you can do
- OTP Authentication — Initiate and verify One-Time Passwords via Email, SMS, or Voice using tools like
auth_otp_signup_emailandauth_otp_verify_email. - Magic & Enchanted Links — Send secure sign-up/sign-in links and poll for session completion with
auth_magiclink_signup_emailorauth_enchantedlink_poll. - OAuth Integration — Start OAuth flows with providers like Google and exchange codes for active sessions using
auth_oauth_authorize. - Password Management — Handle traditional password-based sign-ups via
auth_password_signup. - Session Verification — Verify tokens and manage the authentication lifecycle directly from your workspace.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Descope Project ID and optional Management Key
- Start managing your auth flows from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Developers — Test authentication logic and verify OTP/Magic Link flows without leaving the terminal or IDE.
- QA Engineers — Automate the verification of sign-up and sign-in processes through natural language queries.
- Product Managers — Quickly inspect how different auth providers and methods are configured in your project.
Built-in capabilities (33)
Poll for Enchanted Link session
Sign up a user via Enchanted Link
Verify an Enchanted Link token
Exchange an access key for a session JWT
Get public keys for session validation
Sign up or sign in a user via Magic Link
Verify a Magic Link token
Start OAuth flow
Exchange OAuth code for session
Sign in a user via Email OTP
Sign up a user via Email OTP
Sign up a user via SMS OTP
Sign up a user via Voice OTP
Verify an Email OTP
Verify an SMS OTP
Verify a Voice OTP
Reset a user password
Sign in a user with a password
Sign up a user with a password
Finish WebAuthn sign in
Start WebAuthn sign in
Finish WebAuthn sign up
Start WebAuthn sign up
Create a new access key (M2M)
Create a new permission
Create a new role
Create a new tenant
Create a new user
Delete a user
Load a user by login ID
Load all tenants
Search for users
Update an existing user
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers Descope (Auth Platform) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 33 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Descope (Auth Platform) 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 Descope (Auth Platform) 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
Descope (Auth Platform) in Claude Code
Descope (Auth Platform) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Descope (Auth Platform) 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 Descope (Auth Platform) in Claude Code
The Descope (Auth Platform) 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 33 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
Descope (Auth Platform) for Claude Code
Every tool call from Claude Code to the Descope (Auth Platform) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I verify an email OTP code sent to a user?
Use the auth_otp_verify_email tool by providing the user's loginId (email) and the code they received. The agent will return the session details if the verification is successful.
Can I start a Google OAuth login flow using this server?
Yes. Use the auth_oauth_authorize tool with 'google' as the provider and specify your redirectURL. The agent will initiate the OAuth flow for you.
What is the purpose of the enchanted link polling tool?
The auth_enchantedlink_poll tool allows the agent to check the status of a pending enchanted link authentication using a pendingRef. It helps determine if the user has clicked the link and completed the session.
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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