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Connect Tuya 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 smart hardware 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.

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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 · 2 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

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2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 2 available through Tuya.

  1. 01

    Get device

    This capability pulls specific metadata for a Tuya device. Use it to check if a device is online or to retrieve its category and local key.

  2. 02

    Send commands

    This capability executes control instructions on your hardware. You can use it to toggle switches, change light brightness, or adjust device modes.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Home Automation Control

Toggle smart plugs or adjust lighting settings directly from your AI chat window.

02

IoT Development

Retrieve local keys and device categories to verify hardware configurations during development.

03

Remote Monitoring

Check if sensors or heaters are online and functioning without logging into a dashboard.

04

Industrial Management

Send commands to distributed hardware across different sites using simple text.

Automate a task

Put Tuya 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

Tuya 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 Tuya 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

915ms average. Fast in production.

Tuya is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1112ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
671ms
Slowest day
1112ms
14-day trend
Slowing+22%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 2 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 Tuya, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Tuya Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_glegwbDQw62QkpZNFPdiwaJVg9C49BB1tCCUqk5R/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 — Tuya capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tuya-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_glegwbDQw62QkpZNFPdiwaJVg9C49BB1tCCUqk5R/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 Tuya in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Tuya owners hand off.

This MCP is built for people who want to bridge the gap between software environments and physical hardware.

  • 01

    Smart Home Enthusiasts

    People managing complex automations who want to check device health from their workspace.

  • 02

    IoT Developers

    Engineers who need to quickly inspect device metadata and local keys while building integrations.

  • 03

    Facility Managers

    Professionals monitoring distributed hardware across multiple locations using text commands.

FAQ

Questions Tuya owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Tuya devices to my AI?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Tuya Client ID, Secret, and Endpoint. Once connected, your AI client can talk to your Tuya Cloud project.

  • 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 lights and switches?

    Yes, you can send commands to toggle switches, adjust brightness, or change modes on supported hardware.

  • 04

    What information can the AI see about my devices?

    The AI can access metadata such as online status, device category, and local keys.

  • 05

    Do I still need the Tuya mobile app?

    You don't need to jump into the mobile app to perform basic tasks like checking status or toggling devices, as your AI acts as your dashboard.

  • 06

    How can I check if a specific smart device is currently online?

    Use the get_device capability with the target Device ID. The agent will return the current connectivity status along with other technical metadata from the Tuya Cloud.

  • 07

    Can I send multiple commands to a device at once?

    Yes! The send_commands capability accepts an array of command objects. You can trigger multiple actions, such as turning on a light and setting its color, in a single request.

  • 08

    What kind of technical details does the agent provide for my hardware?

    By running get_device, the agent retrieves the device category, its unique local key, the product name, and its current operational status, allowing for deep technical auditing.

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