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Connect Joomla Open Source CMS 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. Run your entire CMS through a simple chat interface.

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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 · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Joomla.

  1. 01

    Delete cms article

    Use this to permanently remove a specific article from your CMS.

  2. 02

    Patch cms article

    This capability updates the content of an existing Joomla article.

  3. 03

    List global categories

    This capability returns a list of all global content categories in your Joomla instance.

  4. 04

    Create cms article

    Use this to publish a new Joomla article by providing a title, alias, category ID, and HTML introtext.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Joomla.

  1. 05

    Get article details

    This capability fetches the full details for a single specific article.

  2. 06

    List site articles

    This capability lists your site articles and supports filtering by state.

  3. 07

    List active banners

    This capability retrieves a list of all active advertising banners currently running on your site.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Joomla.

  1. 08

    List site menus

    Use this to pull the menu structures and navigation hierarchies from your site.

  2. 09

    List system tags

    Use this to retrieve the list of system tags used for content organization.

  3. 10

    List platform users

    This capability pulls a list of all registered users on your Joomla platform.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Article Publishing

An editor tells their agent to create a new post with a specific title and category without opening a new browser tab.

02

Site Structure Audits

A developer asks the agent to list all site menus to verify the navigation hierarchy is correct.

03

User Access Checks

An admin asks for a list of platform users to verify team roles and permissions.

04

Promotional Tracking

A marketer asks to see all active banners to confirm a campaign is live.

Automate a task

Put Joomla 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

Joomla 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 Joomla 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

914ms average. Fast in production.

Joomla is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1088ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
690ms
Slowest day
1088ms
14-day trend
Stable-3%

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

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

Joomla Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gTMfSYNpyPGabFlYpFyIW5Mbdm0R3zYna0mXfbN4/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 — Joomla capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "joomla-open-source-cms-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gTMfSYNpyPGabFlYpFyIW5Mbdm0R3zYna0mXfbN4/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 Joomla in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Joomla owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who manage high-volume content or complex site structures through Joomla.

  • 01

    Digital Content Editors

    They hand off the repetitive task of article creation and updates to their agent.

  • 02

    Web Developers

    They use the agent to run real-time REST queries and audit site structures.

  • 03

    Site Administrators

    They delegate user monitoring and menu configuration checks to the agent.

FAQ

Questions Joomla owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Joomla site to this MCP?

    You need to provide your Joomla Base URL and a valid API Token. Once entered, Vinkius hosts the connection so you can use it in your AI client immediately.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this?

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

  • 03

    Can I create articles with HTML formatting?

    Yes, the create_cms_article capability specifically supports HTML introtext for your new posts.

  • 04

    Is it safe to manage users through an AI agent?

    The MCP uses your existing Joomla API credentials, allowing you to list users and monitor roles through your agent just as you would in the backend.

  • 05

    Can I delete content using this MCP?

    Yes, the delete_cms_article capability allows you to remove specific articles from your site via your agent.

  • 06

    Can I create a new article draft using my agent?

    Yes. Use the create_cms_article capability by providing a title, alias, category ID, and the HTML content. Your agent will generate the article in Joomla, allowing you to publish content without opening the admin panel.

  • 07

    How do I find the correct Category ID for a new article?

    Ask your agent to list_global_categories. It will return a list of all available categories on your Joomla site along with their unique numerical IDs, making it easy to map your new content accurately.

  • 08

    Can my agent check the site's menu structure?

    Absolutely. Use the list_site_menus capability to retrieve all configured menus and menu items. This is useful for auditing navigation links and ensuring your site layout is consistent with your content hierarchy.

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