• STATUS
  • SCHEMA
  • INPUT
  • HUMAN

How to configure tool credentials with your AI

Connect your tools once. Your agent then handles the heavy lifting of finding and preparing authentication requirements.

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Short answer

How do I set up tool credentials for my AI?

Your agent checks which credentials are missing and pulls the required schema for each tool. It then presents the exact format you need to finish the connection. You'll see the specific requirements for every tool you try to use.

Outcome mapping

Where your setup lands.

The AI manages the technical handshake between your agent and the external tools.

STATUS

Missing auth identified

The agent checks your current connection state. You get a clear list of which tools are ready and which ones are blocked by missing keys.

SCHEMA

Required formats ready

The agent pulls the specific data structures needed for authentication. You won't have to guess which API keys or tokens are required.

INPUT

Credentials prepared

The agent organizes the necessary fields into a clean format. This makes it easy to provide the right information to the MCP.

HUMAN

Final user approval

The AI cannot bypass your security. You must review and provide the actual sensitive values to complete the setup.

The workflow

What your AI does when credentials are missing.

The agent automates the discovery of authentication needs so you don't have to read through technical documentation.

  1. Check connection status

    The agent scans your connected tools to see which ones are currently unauthorized.

    credentials_status

  2. Fetch required fields

    Once a tool is flagged, the agent retrieves the exact structure needed for that specific service.

    get_credentials_schema

  3. Format the input

    The agent prepares the data structure so you can simply provide the missing values.

    get_credentials_schema

  4. Apply the credentials

    After you provide the keys, the agent submits them to finalize the connection.

    set_credentials

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off the credential setup process.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for the specific tool or service you want to fix.

Vinkius Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mgLuRhIN64QtERLUltG0fhiWwQraI7y7TZ9s8l3O/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 — Vinkius capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vinkius-mcp-catalog-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mgLuRhIN64QtERLUltG0fhiWwQraI7y7TZ9s8l3O/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Check the credential status for my GitHub connection.

  • What credentials do I need to provide for the Slack tool?

  • Show me the schema required to authenticate my Google Calendar.

  • Help me set the credentials for my Notion workspace.

  • Claude
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  • Cursor
  • VS Code
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  • JetBrains
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Connect Vinkius AI Catalog once, then ask.

One connection gives your agent access to the whole catalog. Your login data stays encrypted and secure on our side.

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FAQ

How the credential task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI set my passwords for me?

    No. The AI only prepares the schema and the structure. You must manually provide the actual sensitive values.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete my existing API keys?

    No. The agent only checks status and prepares new schemas. It has no capability to delete your existing credentials.

  • 03

    How does the agent know what to ask for?

    It uses the schema provided by the tool to identify exactly which fields are required for authentication.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any MCP client?

    Yes, as long as your client is MCP-compatible, like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    Does the AI store my secret keys?

    No. The agent uses the tools to facilitate the connection, but your sensitive data is handled according to the security protocols of your client and the MCP.

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