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Connect Node-RED 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. Control your IoT workflows and edge logic through natural language.

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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 · 11 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Node-RED.

  1. 01

    Get nodes

    This capability returns a list of all currently installed nodes in your environment.

  2. 02

    Remove node

    Use this to uninstall a specific Node-RED node module.

  3. 03

    Set flows

    This capability updates the active flow configuration for your instance.

  4. 04

    Get diagnostics

    This capability pulls system health data including Node.js version and memory usage.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Node-RED.

  1. 05

    Get flow

    This capability retrieves the configuration for a single specific flow tab.

  2. 06

    Get flows

    This capability fetches the entire active flow configuration.

  3. 07

    Get settings

    This capability pulls the current Node-RED runtime settings.

  4. 08

    Install node

    This capability triggers the installation of a new npm package as a node module.

Capability set03 / 03

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Node-RED.

  1. 09

    Update flow

    This capability modifies an existing individual flow.

  2. 10

    Add flow

    This capability creates and adds a new flow to your configuration.

  3. 11

    Delete flow

    This capability removes an individual flow from your instance.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Remote Edge Debugging

Check system diagnostics on a remote device to see if memory usage is spiking.

02

Rapid Prototyping

Tell your agent to add a new flow to test a new automation logic quickly.

03

Automated Dependency Updates

Request the installation of specific npm modules to add new capabilities to your palette.

04

Fleet Management

Query settings and flow status across several different Node-RED instances.

Automate a task

Put Node-RED 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

Node-RED 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 Node-RED 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

992ms average. Fast in production.

Node-RED is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1173ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
827ms
Slowest day
1173ms
14-day trend
Stable+1%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 11 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 Node-RED, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Node-RED Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eUM0NzEFChIwjVZZEypCDQUUJJ4ngVzPtB8M70nY/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 — Node-RED capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "node-red-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eUM0NzEFChIwjVZZEypCDQUUJJ4ngVzPtB8M70nY/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 Node-RED in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Node-RED owners hand off.

This MCP is built for engineers managing event-driven automation and edge computing environments.

  • 01

    IoT Developers

    They use the agent to modify edge flows without manual browser interaction.

  • 02

    Automation Engineers

    They hand off dependency management and flow deployment to the agent.

  • 03

    DevOps Teams

    They use the agent to monitor system health across multiple instances.

FAQ

Questions Node-RED owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Node-RED instance?

    You need to provide your Node-RED Base URL and an Access Token when you subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

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

  • 03

    Can I install new nodes using my AI agent?

    Yes, you can use the install_node capability to add new npm packages to your Node-RED environment.

  • 04

    Can I see how much memory my Node-RED instance is using?

    Yes, the get_diagnostics capability provides real-time information on memory usage and system health.

  • 05

    Does this MCP work with existing flows?

    Yes, you can use capabilities like get_flows, update_flow, or delete_flow to manage your existing configurations.

  • 06

    Can I install new nodes from npm using this server?

    Yes. Use the install_node capability and provide the npm module name. The server will trigger the installation in your Node-RED instance.

  • 07

    How can I check if my Node-RED server is running out of memory?

    You can run the get_diagnostics capability. It returns real-time system metrics including memory usage, Node.js version, and OS information.

  • 08

    Is it possible to delete a specific flow tab?

    Yes, by using the delete_flow capability with the specific Flow ID. Be careful, as this action will permanently remove that flow configuration.

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