• READY
  • SECURE
  • SYNCED
  • HUMAN

How to provision new workspaces with your AI

Connect Coder to your AI client to handle environment setup and access control via natural language.

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Short answer

How can I set up remote dev environments with my AI?

You tell your AI what kind of environment you need, and it handles the creation and permission settings for you. You'll get ready-to-code remote workspaces without touching a CLI.

The outcomes

What you get from the AI

The AI handles the heavy lifting of environment orchestration.

READY

Instant environments

The AI builds the workspace based on your requirements. You get a remote environment ready for development immediately.

SECURE

Controlled access

Your AI manages who can enter the workspace. It updates permissions so only the right people have access.

SYNCED

Live environment data

The AI stays updated on the current state of your workspaces. You can ask for status updates or configuration details anytime.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

You retain full control over the final configuration. The AI proposes the setup, but you decide when to apply changes.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for a workspace.

The AI translates your intent into specific configuration and access commands.

  1. Fetch build requirements

    Before building, the AI checks what parameters are needed for a valid environment setup.

    get_workspace_build_params

  2. Build the environment

    The AI triggers the creation of the remote development workspace using your specified settings.

    create_workspace

  3. Verify workspace status

    The AI checks the newly created environment to ensure it is running correctly.

    get_workspace

  4. Set user permissions

    The AI updates the access control list to grant you or your teammates entry.

    update_workspace_acl

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Coder Connector.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap the bracketed text for your actual project names or user IDs.

Coder Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_X1DE2rbvHJCSwP1lim38BmobcfpCklD913nroJvx/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 — Coder capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coder-remote-dev-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_X1DE2rbvHJCSwP1lim38BmobcfpCklD913nroJvx/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Create a new workspace for the 'frontend-app' project.

  • Give user 'dev-user-01' access to the 'data-science-env' workspace.

  • What are the build parameters required for a new workspace?

  • Check the status of the 'legacy-service' workspace.

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Start here

Connect Coder once, then ask.

One connection links your AI client to Coder. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our side.

Connect Coder to your AI

FAQ

How the Coder Connector behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete a workspace?

    No. There is no tool provided to delete workspaces, so that action stays with you.

  • 02

    Can the AI change my local files?

    No. The AI only interacts with remote workspaces through the Coder interface.

  • 03

    Does the AI need my Coder password?

    No. You connect via Vinkius, and your login details are handled securely through the connection.

  • 04

    Can I use this to manage local VS Code settings?

    No. This Connector is specifically for managing remote Coder workspaces.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which users to add?

    The AI uses the access control tools to update permissions based on the user identifiers you provide in chat.

  • More questions about Coder? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Coder Connector can do

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