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Connect Insomnia Collaborative API Design to your AI

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 API lifecycle without leaving your AI client.

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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 Insomnia.

  1. 01

    List branches

    This capability lists the Git-like branches for an Insomnia file. Use it to track progress across parallel feature branches.

  2. 02

    List collaborators

    This capability returns a list of members in an Insomnia organization. It provides usernames, emails, roles, and access levels.

  3. 03

    List mocks

    This capability retrieves the mock servers within an Insomnia project. It shows names, URLs, and current statuses.

  4. 04

    Get file

    This capability fetches the full details of an Insomnia file. You get the name, type, version history, and the JSON content for specs or collections.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Insomnia.

  1. 05

    Get user

    This capability pulls your authenticated Insomnia user profile. It returns your username, email, plan, and organization memberships.

  2. 06

    List AI requests

    This capability exposes metadata and usage metrics for Insomnia AI interactions. It lists AI-generated specs and test suggestions.

  3. 07

    List environments

    This capability lists the environments in an Insomnia project. It shows environment names and the count of variables like base URLs or tokens.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Insomnia.

  1. 08

    List files

    This capability finds files within an Insomnia project. It returns names, types, and last modified dates to help you locate specific file_ids.

  2. 09

    List orgs

    This capability lists all organizations on Insomnia Cloud. It provides names, IDs, and member counts to help you find the right workspace.

  3. 10

    List projects

    This capability lists the team projects inside an Insomnia organization. It returns project names and IDs.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Spec Inspection

An engineer needs to check an endpoint definition quickly and asks the agent for the file content.

02

Environment Verification

A tester checks if the correct base URL is set in a specific project environment.

03

Mock Server Health Checks

A developer verifies if a mock server is active and retrieves its URL for a test run.

04

Team Access Audits

A manager lists organization members and their roles to check permissions.

Automate a task

Put Insomnia 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

Insomnia 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 Insomnia 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

904ms average. Fast in production.

Insomnia is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1047ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
821ms
Slowest day
1047ms
14-day trend
Slowing+24%

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 Insomnia, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Insomnia Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_llyGrXZujRu3thzxemiC8Hu0c2yGytKkiHgDZtDU/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 — Insomnia capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "insomnia-collaborative-api-design-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_llyGrXZujRu3thzxemiC8Hu0c2yGytKkiHgDZtDU/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 Insomnia in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Insomnia owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical teams managing complex API lifecycles through Insomnia Cloud.

  • 01

    API Developers

    They ask the agent to fetch OpenAPI specs and request collections without opening the desktop app.

  • 02

    QA Engineers

    They use the agent to audit mock server statuses and environment variables for testing.

  • 03

    Software Architects

    They monitor API design progress and feature branches across multiple team projects.

FAQ

Questions Insomnia owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Insomnia account?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Insomnia Personal Access Token. Once connected, your AI client can immediately access your Insomnia Cloud data.

  • 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 see my OpenAPI specs through the AI?

    Yes. You can use the get_file capability to retrieve the full JSON content of your OpenAPI or Swagger specifications.

  • 04

    Does this work with Insomnia Cloud?

    Yes, this MCP is specifically designed to connect to your Insomnia Cloud account.

  • 05

    Can I manage team permissions?

    You can use the list_collaborators capability to view usernames, emails, roles, and access levels for members in your organization.

  • 06

    Can I fetch full OpenAPI specifications through my agent?

    Yes. Use the get_file capability by providing the relevant Org, Project, and File IDs. Your agent will retrieve the exact content payload, allowing you to inspect or summarize the API structure directly in your workspace.

  • 07

    How do I see the environments defined in a team project?

    The list_environments capability allows your agent to extract base environments scoped within a project. You'll see the environment names and variable counts, helping you identify available stages for your API calls.

  • 08

    Can my agent check if a mock server is currently online?

    Absolutely. Use the list_mocks capability to retrieve all mock servers linked to your projects. Your agent will report their current operational state, names, and hosted URLs for testing purposes.

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