How do I connect this MCP to my Pinata account?

You need to provide your Pinata JWT (JSON Web Token) from your API keys settings during the setup process.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

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

Can I manage my API keys through the AI?

Yes, you can list your existing keys or revoke them directly through your AI agent.

Does this MCP support NFT metadata?

Yes, you can use the pin_json_to_ipfs capability to pin JSON objects specifically for NFT metadata.

Can I see how much storage I am using?

Yes, you can ask your agent to check your pinning stats to see your current data usage.

Can my AI automatically find the CID (hash) of a specific pinned file?

Yes! Use the list_pins capability. Provide filters like the pin name, and your agent will respond with the unique IPFS hash (CID) and associated technical metadata in seconds.

How do I find my Pinata JWT?

Log in to Pinata, navigate to API Keys, click New Key, and ensure you select all Admin permissions. Copy the long JWT string provided at the end.

An astronaut overseeing a futuristic data hub

Download PDF Markdown Version

Connect Pinata Cloud 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. Manage your decentralized storage through natural conversation.

Ask AI about this Connector

Developed, maintained, and hosted by Vinkius.

MCP VERIFIED · PRODUCTION READY · VINKIUS GUARANTEED

Waiting for input…

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 · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Pinata.

01
Remove pin group
Deletes a specific collection of pinned content.
02
Get pinning stats
Checks your current data usage and storage metrics.
03
Get group details
Retrieves specific information about a storage group.
04
List API keys
Shows the API keys associated with your account.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Pinata.

05
List ipfs pins
Returns a list of all files currently pinned to IPFS.
06
Pin JSON to ipfs
Pins JSON objects, such as NFT metadata, directly to the IPFS network.
07
Revoke API key
Disables a specific API key to secure your account.
08
Remove ipfs pin
Unpins a specific file or hash from the network.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Pinata.

09
Create pin group
Sets up a new collection to organize your pinned assets.
10
List pin groups
Lists all the organizational groups you have created.
11
Verify pinata auth
Tests the connection to ensure your credentials work.
12
Update pin metadata
Changes the names or tags of your pinned files.

Real work

What teams actually run

NFT Metadata Deployment

Pin JSON files for NFT collections and immediately get the CIDs needed for smart contracts.

Storage Audit

Ask your agent to identify large files or inactive pins to manage your storage costs.

Asset Organization

Group multiple pinned files into collections to keep your IPFS footprint structured.

Security Management

Quickly check your active API keys or revoke access if you suspect a leak.

Automate a task

Put Pinata 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

Pinata 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 Pinata 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

890ms average. Fast in production.

Pinata is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1095ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 661ms
Slowest day: 1095ms
14-day trend: Stable+2%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 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 Pinata, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Pinata Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7JBcuyseh1gEEVrXK75eYRJfl3EimeWehfC3ZAWK/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 — Pinata capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pinata-cloud-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7JBcuyseh1gEEVrXK75eYRJfl3EimeWehfC3ZAWK/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 Pinata in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Pinata owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals working within the Web3 ecosystem who need to manage decentralized assets without leaving their development environment.

01
NFT Creators
They hand off the task of pinning metadata and monitoring IPFS availability to the agent.
02
Web3 Engineers
They use the agent to automate the organization of storage and track usage via chat.
03
Data Architects
They delegate the retrieval of metadata and monitoring of organizational health to the AI.

FAQ

Questions Pinata owners ask.

01
How do I connect this MCP to my Pinata account?
You need to provide your Pinata JWT (JSON Web Token) from your API keys settings during the setup process.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Can I manage my API keys through the AI?
Yes, you can list your existing keys or revoke them directly through your AI agent.
04
Does this MCP support NFT metadata?
Yes, you can use the pin_json_to_ipfs capability to pin JSON objects specifically for NFT metadata.
05
Can I see how much storage I am using?
Yes, you can ask your agent to check your pinning stats to see your current data usage.
06
Can my AI automatically find the CID (hash) of a specific pinned file?
Yes! Use the list_pins capability. Provide filters like the pin name, and your agent will respond with the unique IPFS hash (CID) and associated technical metadata in seconds.
07
How do I find my Pinata JWT?
Log in to Pinata, navigate to API Keys, click New Key, and ensure you select all Admin permissions. Copy the long JWT string provided at the end.

Explore

More in Industry Titans

Connect Pinata to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

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.

01-04

Remove pin group

Get pinning stats

Get group details

List API keys

05-08

List ipfs pins

Pin JSON to ipfs

Revoke API key

Remove ipfs pin

09-12

Create pin group

List pin groups

Verify pinata auth

Update pin metadata

What teams actually run

NFT Metadata Deployment

Storage Audit

Asset Organization

Security Management

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

Pinata Connector

Claude Desktop

NFT Creators

Web3 Engineers

Data Architects

How do I connect this MCP to my Pinata account?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I manage my API keys through the AI?

Does this MCP support NFT metadata?

Can I see how much storage I am using?

Can my AI automatically find the CID (hash) of a specific pinned file?

How do I find my Pinata JWT?

Filebase (Web3 Storage) AI Connector

Google Cloud Storage Bucket AI Connector

Google Cloud Storage AI Connector

Files.com AI Connector

Suggestions

Files.com AI Connector

Tencent COS / 腾讯云对象存储 AI Connector

Aliyun OSS / 阿里云对象存储 AI Connector

JD Cloud / 京东云 AI Connector