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Connect Directory State Fingerprinter 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. Verify file integrity with deterministic cryptographic snapshots.

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

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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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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 · 2 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

01-02

2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 2 available through Directory State Fingerprinter.

  1. 01

    Compare fingerprints

    This capability compares two existing fingerprints to see if they are identical. It's the fastest way to check if a directory state has changed.

  2. 02

    Generate fingerprint

    This capability computes a Merkle root hash and a map of individual file hashes for a provided list. It creates a deterministic fingerprint of your files.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Deployment Verification

Confirm that the files being deployed to a server match the files that were originally built.

02

Security Auditing

Check a directory for any unexpected changes that might indicate a breach.

03

Configuration Management

Ensure that critical configuration files haven't been altered by external processes.

04

Build Consistency

Verify that the source code state is identical across different build environments.

One connector, every AI

Directory State Fingerprinter 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 Directory State Fingerprinter 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.

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663ms average. Fast in production.

Directory State Fingerprinter is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 802ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
555ms
Slowest day
802ms
14-day trend
Improving-12%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 2 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 Directory State Fingerprinter, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Directory State Fingerprinter Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v8XS3ZhYhpUgNPFD4vh22kBPbF4C9xISCozQPIT2/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 — Directory State Fingerprinter capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "directory-state-fingerprinter-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v8XS3ZhYhpUgNPFD4vh22kBPbF4C9xISCozQPIT2/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 Directory State Fingerprinter in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Directory State Fingerprinter owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical users who need to prove that their files haven't changed between operations.

  • 01

    DevOps Engineers

    They use the agent to verify deployment package integrity.

  • 02

    Security Researchers

    They use it to detect unauthorized file modifications in sensitive directories.

  • 03

    Software Developers

    They use it to ensure build environments remain consistent.

FAQ

Questions Directory State Fingerprinter owners ask.

  • 01

    What is a Merkle root hash?

    It is a single hash that represents a group of files. It is calculated using a tree structure where every leaf is a file hash.

  • 02

    How does this MCP detect file changes?

    It generates a fingerprint of the current state and compares it to a previous fingerprint. If the hashes don't match, the state has changed.

  • 03

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

    You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 04

    Is the fingerprinting deterministic?

    Yes, the generate_fingerprint capability produces the same hash every time for the same set of file contents.

  • 05

    Do I need to host this myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and start using the capabilities.

  • 06

    How does the fingerprinting process work?

    The capability sorts all provided files by path, computes a SHA-256 hash for each file's content, and then aggregates these into a single Merkle root hash.

  • 07

    Can I use this to detect unauthorized file changes?

    Yes, by using compare_fingerprints on two different snapshots, you can immediately see if the state of your files has changed.

  • 08

    What format should the input be in?

    The generate_fingerprint capability expects a JSON string representing an array of objects, each containing a filePath and content.

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