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Connect DigitalOcean (Alternative) to ChatGPT and Claude

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. Run your entire infrastructure through natural 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.

A futuristic MCP client docking bay
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 · 9 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through DigitalOcean.

  1. 01

    List databases

    Retrieves your managed database clusters. It provides the engine version, current status, and connection endpoints.

  2. 02

    List droplets

    Lists all your active Droplets. You get metadata like IP addresses, hardware specs, and current status.

  3. 03

    List kubernetes clusters

    Accesses your DOKS clusters. It returns health data, node information, and version details.

Capability set02 / 03

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through DigitalOcean.

  1. 04

    List volumes

    Shows your block storage volumes. It includes the size, region, and whether they are currently attached.

  2. 05

    Get account info

    Fetches your DigitalOcean account details. Use this to verify resource availability and account limits.

  3. 06

    List domains

    Lists your managed DNS domains. It is the primary way to review your web configurations.

Capability set03 / 03

07-09

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through DigitalOcean.

  1. 07

    List images

    Retrieves your snapshots and disk images. This is useful for managing resource recovery and new deployments.

  2. 08

    Get droplet details

    Fetches deep metadata for a specific Droplet.

  3. 09

    List actions

    Provides a list of historical account actions. Use this to audit changes or monitor recent activity.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Troubleshooting

Ask your agent why a specific Droplet is unreachable by checking its status and IP.

02

Database Health Checks

Verify if your PostgreSQL or Redis clusters are online and get their endpoints.

03

DNS Auditing

Review your domain configurations to ensure traffic is routing correctly.

04

Resource Inventory

Get a full list of your volumes, images, and snapshots without clicking through menus.

Automate a task

Put DigitalOcean 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

DigitalOcean 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 DigitalOcean 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

729ms average. Fast in production.

DigitalOcean is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 990ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
518ms
Slowest day
990ms
14-day trend
Slowing+19%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 9 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 DigitalOcean, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

DigitalOcean Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TVGdrGy4NvCPHdPTEhVyvjsdRcF3bVmws6tbQP2p/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 — DigitalOcean capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "digitalocean-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TVGdrGy4NvCPHdPTEhVyvjsdRcF3bVmws6tbQP2p/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 DigitalOcean in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work DigitalOcean owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical professionals who manage cloud environments and want to reduce dashboard fatigue.

  • 01

    DevOps Engineers

    They use the agent to quickly pull droplet specs and check database health.

  • 02

    System Administrators

    They monitor account actions and manage DNS records through chat.

  • 03

    Technical Founders

    They orchestrate cloud infrastructure and monitor snapshots via simple queries.

FAQ

Questions DigitalOcean owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my DigitalOcean account?

    You need to provide a Personal Access Token from your DigitalOcean dashboard. You can generate this under the API section of your account settings.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 03

    Can I manage my Kubernetes clusters with this?

    Yes. The MCP includes capabilities to list your DOKS clusters and retrieve health, version, and node information.

  • 04

    Does this MCP handle DNS management?

    Yes. You can use the capability to list your managed domains and review your DNS configurations.

  • 05

    Is my data secure?

    Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages the credentials, allowing you to connect your client once for secure, direct access to your resources.

  • 06

    How do I find my DigitalOcean Access Token?

    Log in to the Cloud Control Panel, navigate to API in the sidebar, and click Generate New Token under Personal Access Tokens.

  • 07

    Can I perform destructive actions like deleting droplets?

    No. The current toolset is focused on querying and monitoring resources. Destructive or state-altering commands are not exposed via the agent.

  • 08

    How do I get technical details for a specific Droplet?

    Use the get_droplet_details capability with the Droplet's numeric ID to retrieve full networking and configuration metadata.

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