How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and then connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, with a single click. Vinkius handles the hosting and credentials for you.

Do I need to provide my own API key?

Yes, you will need to enter your Equinix Metal API Key during the setup process to authorize the agent's actions.

Can I create read-only keys?

Yes, the MCP includes capabilities to create both User and Project-level API keys with specific permissions, including read-only access.

Which AI clients are compatible?

This MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Is it safe to manage API keys through an AI agent?

The MCP allows you to manage keys directly, and you can use it to quickly rotate or delete keys to maintain a high security posture.

Can I create a read-only API key for a specific project?

Yes! Use the create_project_api_key capability. You can specify the project_id, a description, and set the read_only flag to true to ensure the key has restricted permissions.

How do I manage the email addresses associated with my account?

You can use create_email to add a new address, update_email to change settings like the default status, and delete_email to remove an address from your profile.

Is it possible to view and decline project invitations via AI?

Yes. Use get_invitation to see the details of a pending invite and decline_invitation if you do not wish to join that specific project.

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Connect Equinix Metal 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. Handle API keys and account settings through your AI agent.

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

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.

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 Equinix Metal.

01
Create project API key
Use this to generate a new API key scoped specifically to a project.
02
Delete user API key
This capability deletes a specific user-level API key.
03
Decline invitation
Use this to reject a pending project invitation.

Capability set02 / 03

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through Equinix Metal.

04
Create email
This capability adds a new email address to your Equinix Metal account.
05
Create user API key
This capability creates a new API key at the user level.
06
Delete API key
This capability removes an existing API key from your account.

Capability set03 / 03

07-09

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through Equinix Metal.

07
Delete email
Use this to remove an email address from your account settings.
08
Get invitation
This capability retrieves the details of a specific project invitation.
09
Update email
Use this to modify an existing email address or set a new default.

Real work

What teams actually run

Automated Key Provisioning

Generate a read-only project key for a new deployment task without leaving your IDE.

Account Cleanup

Remove old email addresses or expired API keys through a single command.

Invitation Auditing

Check the details of a project invite before deciding to join or decline it.

Security Rotation

Immediately delete a compromised key and create a replacement using your agent.

Automate a task

Put Equinix Metal 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

Equinix Metal 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.

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

You don't need a client to put Equinix Metal 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

902ms average. Fast in production.

Equinix Metal is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1234ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 711ms
Slowest day: 1234ms
14-day trend: Stable+4%

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 Equinix Metal, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Equinix Metal Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PCLKoMBRiDuqocULBdhP3vVp3zouG0zUhlY0D0XK/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Equinix Metal capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "equinix-metal-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PCLKoMBRiDuqocULBdhP3vVp3zouG0zUhlY0D0XK/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 Equinix Metal in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Equinix Metal owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical professionals managing bare metal environments who want to reduce context switching.

01
DevOps Engineers
They use the agent to provision project-specific keys for CI/CD pipelines.
02
Infrastructure Leads
They manage team invitations and account communication settings.
03
Security Teams
They use the agent to audit and rotate API keys quickly.

FAQ

Questions Equinix Metal owners ask.

01
How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and then connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, with a single click. Vinkius handles the hosting and credentials for you.
02
Do I need to provide my own API key?
Yes, you will need to enter your Equinix Metal API Key during the setup process to authorize the agent's actions.
03
Can I create read-only keys?
Yes, the MCP includes capabilities to create both User and Project-level API keys with specific permissions, including read-only access.
04
Which AI clients are compatible?
This MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
05
Is it safe to manage API keys through an AI agent?
The MCP allows you to manage keys directly, and you can use it to quickly rotate or delete keys to maintain a high security posture.
06
Can I create a read-only API key for a specific project?
Yes! Use the create_project_api_key capability. You can specify the project_id, a description, and set the read_only flag to true to ensure the key has restricted permissions.
07
How do I manage the email addresses associated with my account?
You can use create_email to add a new address, update_email to change settings like the default status, and delete_email to remove an address from your profile.
08
Is it possible to view and decline project invitations via AI?
Yes. Use get_invitation to see the details of a pending invite and decline_invitation if you do not wish to join that specific project.

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

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-03

Create project API key

Delete user API key

Decline invitation

04-06

Create email

Create user API key

Delete API key

07-09

Delete email

Get invitation

Update email

What teams actually run

Automated Key Provisioning

Account Cleanup

Invitation Auditing

Security Rotation

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

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Claude Desktop

DevOps Engineers

Infrastructure Leads

Security Teams

How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

Do I need to provide my own API key?

Can I create read-only keys?

Which AI clients are compatible?

Is it safe to manage API keys through an AI agent?

Can I create a read-only API key for a specific project?

How do I manage the email addresses associated with my account?

Is it possible to view and decline project invitations via AI?

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