• ACTIVE
  • DOWN
  • ERROR
  • HUMAN

How to verify api connectivity with your AI

Connect the Thesaurus API once. After that, your agent handles the status checks so you don't have to manually test endpoints.

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Short answer

How do I check if my Thesaurus API connection is working?

Ask your agent to check the API status. It will run a check to see if the service is reachable and ready for your linguistic queries. You'll get a clear confirmation of the connection state immediately.

Connection outcomes

Where the status lands

What happens after the status check.

ACTIVE

Connection is live

The AI confirms the service is responding. You can move straight into your research tasks without worrying about broken links.

DOWN

Service is unreachable

The AI reports that the API is offline. You'll know exactly why your requests are failing before you waste time troubleshooting.

ERROR

Authentication issues

The AI identifies if the connection is blocked by credential problems. This tells you if you need to re-link your account.

HUMAN

Manual fix needed

If the status check fails, the AI hands the problem back to you. You decide whether to fix the credentials or wait for the service to come back up.

The workflow

What your AI does when the status check is requested.

The AI handles the technical handshake so you can focus on the data.

  1. Ping the service

    Your agent sends a request to the Thesaurus API to see if it responds. This confirms the endpoint is active.

    check_api_status

  2. Evaluate response

    The AI looks at the returned data to determine if the connection is healthy or broken. It interprets the raw status code for you.

    check_api_status

  3. Report status

    The agent tells you plainly if the connection is ready. It won't leave you guessing about the state of the service.

    check_api_status

  4. Flag issues

    If the check fails, the AI highlights the specific reason. This prevents you from running complex queries on a dead connection.

    check_api_status

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test your connection.

Starting points

These are simple ways to trigger the check. You can swap the specific service name if you add more connectors later.

Thesaurus Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UAOWEi70LLfajBduLJri8CpdPdQgRUxE6wzMEzlU/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 — Thesaurus capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "thesaurus-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UAOWEi70LLfajBduLJri8CpdPdQgRUxE6wzMEzlU/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Check the Thesaurus API status for me.

  • Is the Thesaurus API connection currently active?

  • Run a connectivity test on the Thesaurus API.

  • Verify that I can reach the Thesaurus API before we start our research.

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

Start here

Connect Thesaurus API once, then ask.

Click the link to link your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our end. Once connected, your agent can run status checks whenever you need them.

Connect Thesaurus API to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI fix a broken API connection?

    No. The AI can only check the status. If the connection is down or credentials are wrong, you have to fix it yourself.

  • 02

    Does checking the status cost anything?

    No. Running the status check is a lightweight operation that doesn't consume your research credits.

  • 03

    Will the AI change my API settings?

    No. The AI only reads the status. It cannot modify your account settings or change your API keys.

  • 04

    How often can I check the status?

    You can ask your AI to check the status as often as you like. There are no limits on how many times you verify the connection.

  • 05

    Can the AI tell me why the API is down?

    Yes. If the service returns an error code, the AI will report that specific reason to you.

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

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