• RECOVERY
  • VISIBILITY
  • EFFICIENCY
  • HUMAN

How to reboot virtual machines with your AI

Connect JD Cloud Infrastructure to your AI client to manage instances through chat. Once connected, you can identify and restart hung VMs without touching the console.

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Short answer

Can I reboot JD Cloud VMs using my AI?

Yes. You can tell your AI to find specific instances and trigger a reboot command. You'll see the specific steps and commands below.

The outcomes.

What you get.

This is what happens when your AI manages your infrastructure.

RECOVERY

Restored VM access

The AI executes the reboot command for the target instance. You get your service back online without manual CLI work.

VISIBILITY

Instance status check

The AI pulls a list of your current running instances. You'll know exactly which ID to target for a restart.

EFFICIENCY

No console needed

You skip the JD Cloud web dashboard entirely. The AI handles the heavy lifting in your chat interface.

HUMAN

Manual intervention

If a reboot fails to fix a hung state, you'll need to step in. The AI identifies the instance, but you decide if a hard reset is required.

The workflow

What your AI does when a VM hangs.

Your AI acts as the bridge between your chat window and the JD Cloud API.

  1. Identify the target

    The AI scans your account to find the specific instance you're talking about.

    list_vm_instances

  2. Confirm the instance

    Your agent presents the list of VMs to ensure it targets the right ID.

    list_vm_instances

  3. Execute the reboot

    Once you confirm, the AI sends the restart signal to the cloud provider.

    reboot_vm_instance

  4. Verify status

    The AI checks the instance list again to see if the VM is coming back online.

    list_vm_instances

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the JD Cloud tools.

Starting points

These are templates. Swap out the instance names or IDs with your actual JD Cloud data.

JD Cloud Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XVyDpjLKMV2jNPAcRKkik1f5ahKvTUfXc2RxgNF0/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 — JD Cloud capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jd-cloud-infrastructure-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XVyDpjLKMV2jNPAcRKkik1f5ahKvTUfXc2RxgNF0/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all my JD Cloud VM instances.

  • Reboot the VM with ID web-server-01.

  • Find my running VMs and tell me which one is named production-db.

  • Restart the instance that is currently unresponsive.

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Start here

Connect JD Cloud Infrastructure once, then ask.

Click the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can immediately start managing your cloud via your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my VMs?

    No. This MCP only has tools to list instances and reboot them. It cannot delete or terminate any resources.

  • 02

    Does the AI need my JD Cloud password?

    No. You connect via Vinkius, which manages the connection securely. Your AI client never sees your raw login credentials.

  • 03

    What if the reboot doesn't work?

    The AI can only trigger the reboot command. If the VM is completely frozen at the hardware level, you'll have to use the JD Cloud console for a hard reset.

  • 04

    Can I create new instances with this?

    No. The current tools are limited to listing and rebooting existing instances.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which VM I mean?

    The AI uses the list tool to match the names or IDs you mention in your chat to the actual instances in your account.

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

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