Anthropic Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Manage Claude models and batch prompts directly from your favorite agent.
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Why people use Anthropic
Anthropic for Claude Model Orchestration
This Connector puts everything into your agent's workspace. You can list models, count tokens, and manage batches with simple commands. It turns your agent into a full orchestration layer for your LLM needs.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to Claude's models without the overhead of manual request management.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Batching Prompt Evaluations
An ML engineer uses `create_batch_message` to run 500 different prompts across multiple models to compare accuracy scores for a new release.
- Real-world use case 02
Cost-Conscious App Development
A developer uses `count_tokens` to ensure a user's long document fits within the Claude context window before attempting to summarize it for a customer.
- Real-world use case 03
Model Exploration
A product team uses `list_models` to find the right balance between speed and reasoning for a new customer service bot they are building.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete Anthropic capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Anthropic.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Anthropic.
- 01 Capability
Get batch message
Check the progress and results of a submitted batch to see what succeeded or failed. Use this to track your long-running jobs.
- 02 Capability
List models
See all available Claude models, their IDs, and their specific capabilities in one list. This helps you find the right model for your specific task.
- 03 Capability
Send message
Send a direct message to a Claude model with custom system prompts, temperature, and max tokens. This is the primary way to get a response from Claude.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Anthropic.
- 04 Capability
Cancel batch message
Stop an active batch of requests to save on costs if you realize a mistake was made. This is useful for halting large jobs immediately.
- 05 Capability
Count tokens
Get the exact input token count for a message to stay within context limits and manage your budget. It helps you estimate costs before you hit send.
- 06 Capability
Create batch message
Queue up multiple independent prompts for cost-effective, asynchronous processing by Claude. This is the best way to handle many requests at once.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Anthropic to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Anthropic from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_olS3uDDLdOw9uiZoTqVqVIoK0UcivzobkVz8mrNA/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Anthropic, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Anthropic for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_olS3uDDLdOw9uiZoTqVqVIoK0UcivzobkVz8mrNA/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Anthropic URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Anthropic in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"anthropic-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_olS3uDDLdOw9uiZoTqVqVIoK0UcivzobkVz8mrNA/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Anthropic
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Anthropic, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"anthropic-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_olS3uDDLdOw9uiZoTqVqVIoK0UcivzobkVz8mrNA/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Anthropic
Ask Copilot: "Using Anthropic, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"anthropic-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_olS3uDDLdOw9uiZoTqVqVIoK0UcivzobkVz8mrNA/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Anthropic
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Anthropic, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"anthropic-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_olS3uDDLdOw9uiZoTqVqVIoK0UcivzobkVz8mrNA/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Anthropic
Ask Cline: "Using Anthropic, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add anthropic-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_olS3uDDLdOw9uiZoTqVqVIoK0UcivzobkVz8mrNA/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Anthropic
Ask Claude: "Using Anthropic, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Anthropic can move forward.
The developer tired of writing boilerplate request code for every LLM interaction, the ML engineer managing hundreds of prompts for evaluation, and the product manager who needs to track token costs without a spreadsheet.
ML Engineer
Managing large-scale prompt evaluations and batching requests for model testing on a Tuesday afternoon.
Backend Developer
Integrating Claude into a production app without building a custom request wrapper from scratch.
Data Scientist
Estimating context window limits and costs before running large data processing jobs on Claude.
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Change the model, client or framework. Keep Anthropic connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Anthropic.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What is the Anthropic MCP?
It's a way to connect Claude models directly to your AI agent. It lets you send messages, count tokens, and manage batches without having to write your own API code.
Can I use the Anthropic MCP in Cursor?
Yes, you can connect it to Cursor or any other MCP-compatible client. This lets you use Claude's capabilities directly within your coding environment.
How do I manage costs with the Anthropic MCP?
You can use the token counting feature to see exactly how much a prompt will cost before you send it. You can also use the batch capabilities to run many prompts more efficiently.
Can I run many prompts at once with this?
Yes, that's one of its main features. You can create batches of independent prompts and have your agent process them asynchronously for you.
How do I see which Claude models are available?
You can just ask your agent to list the models. It will show you all the available IDs and what each model is capable of doing.
Can I stop a batch if I make a mistake?
Yes, you can use the batch cancellation capability to stop an active job immediately. This is helpful if you notice an error in a large batch and want to save on costs.
How do I get an Anthropic API Key?
Log in to the Anthropic Console, go to Account Settings > API Keys and click Create Key. Copy the key immediately. it starts with sk-ant- and won't be shown again. You can also create workspace-scoped keys to control spending by use case.
What models are available?
Use the list_models capability to see all available Claude models. Current models include Claude Sonnet 4, Claude Opus 4 and Claude Haiku variants, each with different capabilities, context windows and pricing. The model ID format is like claude-sonnet-4-20250514.
Can I send multi-turn conversations?
Yes! Pass a messages array with alternating 'user' and 'assistant' roles. Each message has a 'role' and 'content' field. Claude will continue the conversation based on the full message history. Example: [{"role":"user","content":"Hello"},{"role":"assistant","content":"Hi!"},{"role":"user","content":"What's 2+2?"}].
How does batch processing work?
Use create_batch_message with an array of independent message requests. Each request is processed asynchronously and costs 50% less than individual requests. Use get_batch_message to check progress and results. Batches are ideal when you have many unrelated prompts to process.
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