Daytona (Dev Workspaces) Connector for AI agents.

28 live capabilities

Manage cloud dev environments and ephemeral sandboxes on demand.

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Why people use Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Daytona for Cloud Dev Environment Automation

With this Connector, you just tell your agent to start the dev box or give it more RAM. It handles the API calls in the background, keeping you in your editor and focused on your code.

What Vinkius changes

You stop clicking buttons to manage infrastructure and start describing the environments you need.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 6,100+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Branch Isolation

A developer needs a clean environment for a new feature.
Real-world use case 02

Resource Bottlenecks

A build is failing due to low memory.
Real-world use case 03

QA Replication

A QA tester finds a bug and wants to share the exact environment.

Complete set · 28capabilities

The complete Daytona (Dev Workspaces) capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Daytona (Dev Workspaces).

Capability set01 / 07

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Daytona (Dev Workspaces).

01 Capability
Archive sandbox
Move a sandbox into an archived state for long-term storage. Keep your active list clean while saving work.
02 Capability
List snapshots
View all the snapshots currently saved in your account. See your history of saved states.
03 Capability
Create api key
Generate a new API key for your Daytona account. Manage your access tokens directly through your agent.
04 Capability
Create snapshot
Save the current state of a sandbox into a new snapshot. It's great for capturing a stable point in your dev work.

Capability set02 / 07

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Daytona (Dev Workspaces).

05 Capability
Create volume
Create a new persistent volume for your dev environments. Add dedicated storage for your project data.
06 Capability
Deactivate snapshot
Turn off a specific snapshot so it's no longer active. Use this to manage your snapshot lifecycle.
07 Capability
Delete api key
Remove an old API key by its name to keep your account clean. It helps maintain tight security.
08 Capability
Delete sandbox
Permanently remove a sandbox you no longer need. This helps keep your workspace organized.

Capability set03 / 07

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Daytona (Dev Workspaces).

09 Capability
Delete snapshot
Delete a snapshot to free up storage space. Keep your saved states lean and relevant.
10 Capability
Delete volume
Remove a persistent volume from your account. Use this when you no longer need associated data.
11 Capability
Fork sandbox
Create a new sandbox that's a copy of an existing one. This is perfect for starting new features from a known state.
12 Capability
Get api key
Fetch the specific details of an API key you already have. Quickly check your credentials in one place.

Capability set04 / 07

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Daytona (Dev Workspaces).

13 Capability
Get sandbox
View all the current specs and details for a specific sandbox. Check your active resources at a glance.
14 Capability
Get snapshot
Retrieve the details of a specific snapshot. See what's saved in your environment history.
15 Capability
Get volume by name
Find the details of a volume using its specific name. Easily locate persistent storage by its label.
16 Capability
Get volume
Get the details for a volume using its unique ID. Retrieve storage info for specific environment components.

Capability set05 / 07

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Daytona (Dev Workspaces).

17 Capability
List api keys
See a full list of all API keys in your Daytona account. Audit your access points in seconds.
18 Capability
List sandboxes paginated
View your sandboxes in a paginated list for large accounts. Handle many environments without clutter.
19 Capability
List sandboxes
See a complete list of all your current sandboxes. Get a high level view of your dev workspace.
20 Capability
List volumes
See a list of all persistent volumes you have active. Track your storage usage across environments.

Capability set06 / 07

21—24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Daytona (Dev Workspaces).

21 Capability
Recover sandbox
Fix a sandbox that's stuck in an error state. Get back to coding without a full reinstall.
22 Capability
Resize sandbox
Change the CPU, RAM, or Disk size of an active sandbox. Scale your resources up or down instantly.
23 Capability
Start sandbox
Turn on a sandbox that is currently stopped. Resume your work with a single command.
24 Capability
Stop sandbox
Shut down a running sandbox to save on resources. Turn off environments when you're done for the day.

Capability set07 / 07

25—28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Daytona (Dev Workspaces).

25 Capability
Create sandbox
Create a new Daytona sandbox with your preferred hardware specs. This lets you spin up fresh environments instantly.
26 Capability
Get current api key
See the details of the key currently being used for authentication. Useful for checking active sessions.
27 Capability
Get sandbox preview url
Get a signed URL to view a specific port on a sandbox. Share your work with teammates easily.
28 Capability
Activate snapshot
Turn a saved snapshot into a live, active sandbox. Quickly spin up a previous state as a new environment.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Daytona (Dev Workspaces) to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Daytona (Dev Workspaces) from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview

Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AkqYHK4XFPqtgrdtnVnobFEfCwP5QQF4omfr3EXo/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 Daytona (Dev Workspaces), and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Daytona (Dev Workspaces) for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AkqYHK4XFPqtgrdtnVnobFEfCwP5QQF4omfr3EXo/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 Daytona (Dev Workspaces) URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Daytona (Dev Workspaces) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "daytona-dev-workspaces": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AkqYHK4XFPqtgrdtnVnobFEfCwP5QQF4omfr3EXo/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 Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Daytona (Dev Workspaces), help me...". 28 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "daytona-dev-workspaces": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AkqYHK4XFPqtgrdtnVnobFEfCwP5QQF4omfr3EXo/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 Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Ask Copilot: "Using Daytona (Dev Workspaces), help me...". 28 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "daytona-dev-workspaces": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AkqYHK4XFPqtgrdtnVnobFEfCwP5QQF4omfr3EXo/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 Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Daytona (Dev Workspaces), help me...". 28 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "daytona-dev-workspaces": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AkqYHK4XFPqtgrdtnVnobFEfCwP5QQF4omfr3EXo/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 Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Ask Cline: "Using Daytona (Dev Workspaces), help me...". 28 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add daytona-dev-workspaces --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AkqYHK4XFPqtgrdtnVnobFEfCwP5QQF4omfr3EXo/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 Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Ask Claude: "Using Daytona (Dev Workspaces), show me...". 28 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Daytona can move forward.

Built around the request

For the DevOps engineer tired of manual environment provisioning, the developer who needs a clean slate for every branch, and the QA lead who needs to replicate bugs in a fresh sandbox.

01

DevOps Engineer

Automates the lifecycle of test environments to ensure consistency across the team.

02

Software Developer

Spins up a new coding environment with the right dependencies without leaving the IDE.

03

QA Engineer

Quickly recovers sandboxes from error states to run regression tests more reliably.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 84 capabilities

Coder (Remote Dev)

Manage Coder remote development environments, monitor deployment stats, and interact with AI Bridge sessions directly from your AI agent.

02 26 capabilities

Gitpod

Automate cloud development environments. create, start, and manage Gitpod workspaces and organizations directly from any AI agent.

03 36 capabilities

Semaphore

Automate CI/CD workflows, manage pipelines, and monitor build jobs directly from your AI agent.

04 39 capabilities

Drone CI

Automate your CI/CD workflows with Drone CI—manage repositories, monitor builds, and handle secrets directly from your AI agent.

05 34 capabilities

Woodpecker CI

Manage your Woodpecker CI instance. control pipelines, monitor agents, and configure repositories directly from your AI agent.

06 6 capabilities

Paperspace

Provision and track powerful GPU workloads via Paperspace. list compute instances, fetch active deployments, trace team projects, and query Gradient environments via AI.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Daytona connected.

Before you connect

Questions about Daytona.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

What does the Daytona MCP do for my team?

It gives your team the ability to manage cloud dev environments using natural language. You can create, scale, and snapshot sandboxes without leaving your preferred AI client.

Can I use it to manage my cloud dev environments?

Yes. This Connector connects your agent to Daytona so you can handle the entire lifecycle of your cloud-based dev workspaces through conversation.

How does it help with sandbox management?

It automates the tedious parts of sandbox management. You can fork existing environments, recover crashed ones, and manage snapshots to keep your workspace organized.

Can the agent scale my resources automatically?

Absolutely. You can just tell your agent to give a sandbox more RAM or CPU, and it will execute the resize command for you instantly.

Is it safe to manage API keys through this?

Yes, it provides capabilities to list and create API keys directly. This allows you to manage your Daytona account credentials securely within your agent's workflow.

How do I recover a crashed environment?

You can simply ask your agent to recover a specific sandbox. It will trigger the recovery process to bring the environment back to a functional state.

Can I change the resources of an existing sandbox?

Yes, you can use the resize_sandbox capability to update the CPU, memory, or disk size of a specific sandbox by providing its ID or name.

How do I create a new environment with a specific Docker image?

Use the create_sandbox capability and provide the image parameter with the desired Docker or OCI image name.

What should I do if a sandbox is in an error state?

You can use the recover_sandbox capability to attempt to restore a sandbox from an error state back to a functional one.

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