• PROVISION
  • NETWORK
  • CONTROL
  • HUMAN

How to provision and configure cloud servers with your AI

Connect Gridscale to your AI client to turn natural language into infrastructure commands. You provide the intent, and your agent executes the API calls.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to manage cloud infrastructure?

You give your AI client a command, and it uses the Gridscale MCP to execute the request. It handles everything from selecting templates to attaching IP addresses and managing power. You get a fully configured environment without touching a dashboard.

Infrastructure outcomes

What you get

The agent handles the heavy lifting of cloud management.

PROVISION

New instances ready

Your AI selects a template and builds the machine. You get a running instance without manual configuration.

NETWORK

Connected and reachable

The agent maps IP addresses and storage to your new machines. Your network setup happens in the background.

CONTROL

Power management

You can reboot, stop, or start machines through chat. The AI manages the state of your hardware.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

You decide which templates to use and when to trigger power changes. The AI only acts on your direct orders.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The agent translates your text into specific API actions.

  1. Find the right setup

    The agent looks through available configurations to find a match for your requirements.

    list_templates

  2. Build the instance

    Once a template is chosen, the agent triggers the creation of the virtual machine.

    create_server

  3. Configure connectivity

    The agent attaches the necessary IP addresses and storage volumes to the new machine.

    link_ip_to_serverlink_storage_to_server

  4. Manage state

    The agent adjusts the power status of existing machines based on your instructions.

    set_server_power

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with Gridscale.

Starting points

These are starting points. Swap out the template names or server IDs for your specific needs.

Gridscale Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WionY60yQsjgHzTZj8H9U0asZQd1c7pgU3MJvADr/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 — Gridscale capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gridscale-iaas-paas-cloud-hosting-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WionY60yQsjgHzTZj8H9U0asZQd1c7pgU3MJvADr/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List all available server templates so I can choose one.

  • Create a new server using the 'ubuntu-22-04' template.

  • Link the IP address 192.168.1.50 to my new server.

  • Shut down the server with ID server-9928 to save costs.

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Start here

Connect Gridscale once, then ask.

One connection gives your AI client access to the full Gridscale API. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my servers?

    No. There is no tool provided to delete or terminate servers, so the AI cannot remove your infrastructure.

  • 02

    Can the AI change my billing settings?

    No. The AI only has access to provisioning and power management tools. It cannot touch your account or billing data.

  • 03

    Does the AI choose the server size for me?

    The AI can suggest templates from the list, but you must confirm which one to use for the creation step.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

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

  • 05

    Will the AI automatically scale my servers?

    No. The AI only performs the specific actions you request, such as creating a single instance or changing power states.

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