• DNS
  • STORAGE
  • IMAGES
  • HUMAN

How to manage DNS and storage resources with your AI

Connect DigitalOcean to your AI client once. After that, you can audit your infrastructure using plain English.

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Short answer

Can I check my DigitalOcean DNS and storage with AI?

Yes. You can ask your agent to list your domains, check block storage volumes, or find snapshots. This gives you a clear view of your resources through a chat interface.

The results you get.

Where your data lands.

Your AI pulls live information from your account to answer your questions.

DNS

Domain Lists

The AI pulls your registered domains. You get a list of what you own without opening the dashboard.

STORAGE

Volume Inventory

The agent scans your block storage. You'll see exactly which volumes are active in your account.

IMAGES

Snapshot Details

The AI finds your images and snapshots. This helps you track your backups and disk images.

HUMAN

Manual Control

The AI only reads data. You still handle all actual configuration changes and deletions yourself.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

Your agent translates your natural language into specific API calls to fetch your DigitalOcean data.

  1. Identify domains

    The AI checks if you are asking about your domain configurations.

    list_domains

  2. Check volumes

    The agent looks up your block storage volumes to answer your query.

    list_volumes

  3. Find images

    The AI retrieves your images and snapshots from the account.

    list_images

  4. Consolidate data

    The agent combines the results from the tools to give you a single answer.

    list_volumeslist_images

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test your connection.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the specific domain or volume names to match your actual resources.

DigitalOcean Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v3lxCXhpHkkNxWqP4fixEdLQHZjMEDJHdWrrSKM7/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 — DigitalOcean capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "digitalocean-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v3lxCXhpHkkNxWqP4fixEdLQHZjMEDJHdWrrSKM7/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all my DigitalOcean domains.

  • Show me my block storage volumes.

  • What images are in my account?

  • Find my snapshots for the production database.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect DigitalOcean once, then ask.

Follow the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start chatting with your agent immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my volumes?

    No. This MCP only has permission to list and read your resources. You must perform deletions manually.

  • 02

    Can I update DNS records through the chat?

    No. The tools only allow the AI to list your domains. It cannot modify records or settings.

  • 03

    Does the AI have access to my billing info?

    No. The AI only accesses the specific data exposed by the list tools.

  • 04

    How does the AI get my data?

    The AI uses the provided tools to fetch live information directly from your DigitalOcean account.

  • 05

    Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?

    Yes, as long as the client supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

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