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Connect Syncthing 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 entire P2P sync network through your AI agent.

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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 · 28 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 07

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Syncthing.

  1. 01

    System shutdown

    This capability shuts down the Syncthing process entirely.

  2. 02

    Get db file

    This capability retrieves detailed data about a specific file in the database.

  3. 03

    Scan db

    This capability requests an immediate scan of a specific folder.

  4. 04

    Get db status

    This capability checks the current status of a folder database.

Capability set02 / 07

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Syncthing.

  1. 05

    Get events

    This capability polls the system for recent events.

  2. 06

    Get folder stats

    This capability pulls statistics for a specific folder.

  3. 07

    Get db ignores

    This capability retrieves the ignore patterns configured for a folder.

  4. 08

    Get device

    This capability fetches the configuration for a specific device.

Capability set03 / 07

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Syncthing.

  1. 09

    Get devices

    This capability lists all configured devices in your network.

  2. 10

    Get folder

    This capability retrieves the configuration for a specific folder.

  3. 11

    Get folders

    This capability lists all configured folders on the system.

  4. 12

    Get health

    This capability performs a simple health check on the system.

Capability set04 / 07

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Syncthing.

  1. 13

    System pause

    This capability pauses synchronization for specific devices or all devices if no ID is provided.

  2. 14

    Get random string

    This capability generates a strong, random alphanumeric string.

  3. 15

    Get restart required

    This capability checks if the system needs a restart due to configuration changes.

  4. 16

    Verify device ID

    This capability verifies and formats a device ID.

Capability set05 / 07

17-20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Syncthing.

  1. 17

    System version

    This capability retrieves the current Syncthing version.

  2. 18

    Set config

    This capability replaces the entire system configuration.

  3. 19

    Get db completion

    This capability checks the completion status for a folder or device.

  4. 20

    System connections

    Get configured devices and connection status

Capability set06 / 07

21-24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Syncthing.

  1. 21

    Get device stats

    This capability pulls statistics for a specific device.

  2. 22

    Get config

    This capability retrieves the full system configuration.

  3. 23

    Set db ignores

    This capability updates the ignore patterns for a folder.

  4. 24

    System reset

    This capability resets the index database, with an option to target a specific folder.

Capability set07 / 07

25-28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Syncthing.

  1. 25

    System restart

    This capability restarts the Syncthing process.

  2. 26

    System resume

    This capability resumes synchronization for specific devices or all devices if no ID is provided.

  3. 27

    System status

    This capability retrieves current system status and resource usage.

  4. 28

    System browse

    This capability lists directories that match a specific path.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Backup Verification

Ask your agent to check if a specific folder has finished syncing to your backup NAS.

02

Remote Troubleshooting

Check if a remote node is offline or if a restart is required to apply new settings.

03

Network Maintenance

Pause all device synchronization temporarily while performing system updates.

04

File Structure Audits

Use the agent to list directories on a remote device to ensure files landed in the right place.

Automate a task

Put Syncthing 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

Syncthing 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 Syncthing 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

1055ms average. Fast in production.

Syncthing is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1232ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
931ms
Slowest day
1232ms
14-day trend
Improving-8%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 28 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 Syncthing, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Syncthing Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_N0CLhrm9KPxrQ41Ngv7EMN3DGXlbo3kn8fgArdhC/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 — Syncthing capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "syncthing-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_N0CLhrm9KPxrQ41Ngv7EMN3DGXlbo3kn8fgArdhC/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 Syncthing in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Syncthing owners hand off.

This MCP is built for people managing distributed file networks who want to move away from manual Web UI management.

  • 01

    Sysadmins

    They use the agent to monitor distributed sync nodes and manage configurations via chat.

  • 02

    Power Users

    They check the health of home lab backups and trigger folder scans using text.

  • 03

    Data Managers

    They verify file presence across the network by browsing remote directories through the AI.

FAQ

Questions Syncthing owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Syncthing instance?

    You need to provide your Syncthing Web UI URL and your API Key during the setup process in 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 control all my devices at once?

    Yes, if you omit a specific device ID when using commands like pause or resume, the action affects all devices.

  • 04

    Is my data secure?

    This MCP connects directly to your existing Syncthing instance, maintaining your private P2P synchronization infrastructure.

  • 05

    Can the AI see my files?

    The AI can browse directories and check file data only when you explicitly ask it to use the browsing or file capabilities.

  • 06

    How can I check if Syncthing needs a restart after I changed the configuration?

    You can use the get_restart_required capability. It will return a boolean indicating if a restart is pending due to configuration changes.

  • 07

    Is it possible to pause synchronization for a specific device using the AI?

    Yes. Use the system_pause capability and provide the specific Device ID. If you omit the ID, it will pause all devices.

  • 08

    Can I see which files are currently being synchronized?

    You can use get_db_status or get_db_completion for a specific folder to see the synchronization progress and state of the files in that directory.

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