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Connect Backblaze B2 to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage your entire object storage architecture via conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Backblaze B2.

  1. 01

    Get file info

    Obtain granular checksum and headers associated with one precise B2 File

  2. 02

    List buckets

    Crucial to resolve immutable String Bucket IDs prerequisite to executing downstream CRUD operations strictly inside native borders. Retrieve the exact Storage Buckets existing globally on the B2 Account

  3. 03

    Create bucket

    Bootstraps essential structures before assigning automated backup syncs overriding file lock retention bounds. Provision a fresh logical Storage Bucket partition

  4. 04

    Delete file version

    Instantly removes the storage footprint avoiding long-term retention hoarding. Irreversibly vaporize specific absolute chunk data from disk arrays

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Backblaze B2.

  1. 05

    Hide file

    Does not actually delete binary payload, merely injects a null-marker shadowing the actual file ensuring b2_list_file_names ignores it, enforcing safe soft deletion logic. Mark an active B2 file as hidden leaving data for lifecycle sweep

  2. 06

    Authorize account

    Uncovers the dynamically assigned apiUrl (e.g. api003.backblazeb2.com) natively orchestrating regional data ingress specifically assigned to your billing account. Verify and extract Backblaze globalThis session routing endpoints

  3. 07

    Delete bucket

    Fails intentionally via 400 Bad Request if standard files or hidden object versions persist nested inside. Ensure all lifecycle rules completed purging prior to command. Irreversibly delete an entirely empty Backblaze Storage Bucket

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Backblaze B2.

  1. 08

    List file names

    Examines precise .pdf, .mp4 file locations avoiding hidden shadowed states produced by lifecycle overwrite semantics. Paginate primary surface-level object metadata from a specific Bucket

  2. 09

    List unfinished large files

    Crucial for verifying broken API pipelines originating from external S3 clients failing CompleteMultipartUpload. Scan B2 nodes for stalled Multipart Upload chunk aggregates

  3. 10

    Update bucket

    Use only for static asset endpoints. Mutate globalThis ACL privacy settings for a bounded Bucket

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Compliance Cleanup

A system administrator needs to remove all old, unused file versions from a bucket to meet retention policies. The AI uses the delete_file_version capability.

02

New Asset Deployment

A developer needs a new, private bucket for staging assets. The AI provisions the bucket and sets its privacy rules.

03

Debugging Uploads

A data pipeline fails mid-transfer. The AI checks for stalled multipart uploads using list_unfinished_large_files to pinpoint the failure point.

04

Security Audit

You need to confirm which buckets are public and which are private. The AI lists all buckets and checks their current access rules.

Automate a task

Put Backblaze B2 to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Backblaze B2 works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Backblaze B2 to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

928ms average. Fast in production.

Backblaze B2 is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1151ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
748ms
Slowest day
1151ms
14-day trend
Improving-8%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Backblaze B2, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Backblaze B2. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Backblaze B2 Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5a3X16pxhWkIfWLEFFNd17FkP9i7b4YBIqYHMeDV/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Backblaze B2 capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backblaze-b2-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5a3X16pxhWkIfWLEFFNd17FkP9i7b4YBIqYHMeDV/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Backblaze B2 in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Backblaze B2 owners hand off.

This MCP is essential for engineers and system administrators who manage large, complex data sets. If your job involves maintaining cloud infrastructure, auditing data integrity, or building robust backend services, this connector gives your AI agent the hands-on control you need.

  • 01

    DevOps Engineers

    Use it to rapidly verify bucket states, clean up abandoned file versions, and debug failed multipart streams.

  • 02

    Backend Developers

    It lets you create public and private storage domains directly from your development environment.

  • 03

    System Administrators

    You can audit the object footprint and perform granular file integrity checks across your entire storage system.

FAQ

Questions Backblaze B2 owners ask.

  • 01

    Is this MCP compatible with S3-like services?

    Yes. This MCP manages Backblaze B2, which is highly compatible with S3 standards. It gives you the control needed for object storage management.

  • 02

    Can I delete a bucket if there are files inside?

    No. The delete_bucket capability requires the bucket to be completely empty. You must ensure all files and versions are purged first.

  • 03

    What is the difference between hiding and deleting a file?

    Hiding a file (soft delete) marks it so it's ignored by standard listings, but the data remains for recovery. Deleting a file version removes the data permanently.

  • 04

    Does this MCP help with large file transfers?

    Yes. It includes a function to list unfinished large files, which is crucial for diagnosing broken multipart upload streams.

  • 05

    Do I need to manually run commands for every task?

    No. Once connected, your AI agent handles the complex API calls. You just need to tell it what you want to achieve in natural language.

  • 06

    Can my AI agent debug broken uploads in Backblaze B2?

    Yes. Ask your agent to list unfinished large files. It detects multipart upload shards that disconnected before completion, which consume billing quota. It provides granular visibility so you can safely clear dead streams via API.

  • 07

    Can the agent make my private bucket publicly accessible to serve CDN assets?

    Yes. If commanded, the agent can update the bucket privacy setting from 'allPrivate' to 'allPublic'. This instantly routes objects to be fetched securely using friendly URLs for front-end hosting or CDN origins.

  • 08

    How does the agent handle file deletion safely using B2 protocol?

    The agent can perform both soft deletes (hide file marker, triggering lifecycle purge later) or absolute hard version deletes. If you tell the agent to 'hide the file', the file remains physically safe but vanishes from directory listings.

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