Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) Connector for AI agents.

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Manage developer community content and technical writing.

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Why people use Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API)

Dev.to for Technical Writing and Blogging

This Connector puts your entire Dev.to presence into your AI client. You can ask your agent to publish a draft, summarize the latest comments, or check your followers' activity without ever opening a new tab. You get a unified command center for your technical writing.

What Vinkius changes

You get a direct line to your Dev.to account without ever leaving your primary AI workspace.

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

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Publishing a finished draft

A technical writer finishes a deep dive in their editor and asks their agent to push it live.
Real-world use case 02

Monitoring community feedback

A community manager wants to know how people felt about a new post.
Real-world use case 03

Auditing team blog content

A content lead needs to see all posts from their company account.

Complete set · 36capabilities

The complete Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API).

Capability set01 / 09

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 36 available through Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API).

01 Capability
List videos
List articles that contain video content. Use this to find multimedia posts.
02 Capability
Create article
Create a new article on your Dev.to profile. This lets you go from a finished draft to a live post instantly.
03 Capability
Create page
Create a new page on your Forem instance. This is useful for organizing specific content sections.
04 Capability
Create reaction
Add a reaction to a community post. Use this to quickly engage with content you enjoy.

Capability set02 / 09

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 36 available through Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API).

05 Capability
Delete page
Remove a page by its specific ID. This helps you keep your community layout clean.
06 Capability
Get article by path
Find an article using its username and slug. It's the fastest way to grab specific content for reference.
07 Capability
Get article
Fetch a specific article's details using its ID. This helps you pull data for specific posts.
08 Capability
Get comment
Retrieve a specific comment by its unique ID. Use this to see exactly what a user said in a thread.

Capability set03 / 09

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 36 available through Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API).

09 Capability
Get display ad
Fetch a specific display ad by its ID. This is for admins who need to check current ad settings.
10 Capability
Get me
Retrieve your own authenticated profile data. It's the first step to verifying your account connection.
11 Capability
Get organization
Fetch details for a specific organization by its username. This is great for managing team accounts.
12 Capability
Get page
Retrieve the details of a specific page using its ID. Use this to check page settings or content.

Capability set04 / 09

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 36 available through Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API).

13 Capability
Get profile image
Get the profile image for a specific username. This is handy for gathering community metadata.
14 Capability
Get user
Fetch a user's profile information by their unique ID. Use this to look up specific community members.
15 Capability
List articles
List all published articles on the platform. This gives you a bird's-eye view of public content.
16 Capability
List comments
Retrieve a list of comments from a post. Use this to monitor what people are saying about your work.

Capability set05 / 09

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 36 available through Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API).

17 Capability
List display ads
List all current display ads. This helps admins keep track of their advertising presence.
18 Capability
List followed tags
See which tags you are currently following. Use this to audit your content interests.
19 Capability
List followers
See who is following your account. This helps you understand your community reach.
20 Capability
List my all articles
List every article you've ever written, including drafts. This is the best way to audit your entire history.

Capability set06 / 09

21—24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 36 available through Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API).

21 Capability
List my articles
List the articles you've written on your profile. Use this to see your recent contributions.
22 Capability
List my published articles
List only the articles you've successfully published. This helps you see your live portfolio.
23 Capability
List my unpublished articles
List your drafts and unpublished work. Use this to find things you need to finish.
24 Capability
List organization articles
List all articles belonging to a specific organization. This is perfect for managing team blogs.

Capability set07 / 09

25—28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 36 available through Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API).

25 Capability
List organization users
List the users who belong to a specific organization. Use this to manage your team members.
26 Capability
List pages
List all pages on your Forem instance. This helps you see your overall site structure.
27 Capability
List podcast episodes
List published podcast episodes on the platform. Use this to manage audio content.
28 Capability
List reading list
See what's on your personal reading list. This helps you stay on top of what you need to check out.

Capability set08 / 09

29—32

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 36 available through Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API).

29 Capability
List tags
List all tags used across the community. This helps you discover trending topics.
30 Capability
Suspend user
Suspend a specific user account. This is an admin capability for moderating the community.
31 Capability
Toggle reaction
Turn a reaction on or off for a post. Use this to quickly change your engagement.
32 Capability
Unpublish article
Remove a published article from public view. This is for admins or moderators who need to pull content.

Capability set09 / 09

33—36

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 36 available through Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API).

33 Capability
Update article
Update the content of an existing article by its ID. Use this to fix typos or add info to live posts.
34 Capability
Update display ad
Update the details of an existing display ad. This helps you manage your ad placements.
35 Capability
Update page
Update the information for a specific page. Use this to change page titles or descriptions.
36 Capability
Create display ad
Create a new display ad on your Forem instance. This is for admins managing community monetization.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hmGX4Z5mhPMdYXbgScklzDPTOyAwmJN5xMp2gIgc/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 Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API), and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hmGX4Z5mhPMdYXbgScklzDPTOyAwmJN5xMp2gIgc/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 Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "devto-forem-developer-community-api": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hmGX4Z5mhPMdYXbgScklzDPTOyAwmJN5xMp2gIgc/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 Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API)

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API), help me...". 36 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "devto-forem-developer-community-api": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hmGX4Z5mhPMdYXbgScklzDPTOyAwmJN5xMp2gIgc/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 Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API)

Ask Copilot: "Using Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API), help me...". 36 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "devto-forem-developer-community-api": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hmGX4Z5mhPMdYXbgScklzDPTOyAwmJN5xMp2gIgc/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 Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API)

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API), help me...". 36 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "devto-forem-developer-community-api": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hmGX4Z5mhPMdYXbgScklzDPTOyAwmJN5xMp2gIgc/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 Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API)

Ask Cline: "Using Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API), help me...". 36 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add devto-forem-developer-community-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hmGX4Z5mhPMdYXbgScklzDPTOyAwmJN5xMp2gIgc/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 Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API)

Ask Claude: "Using Dev.to (Forem Developer Community API), show me...". 36 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Dev.to can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the technical writer who hates context switching and the developer advocate who needs to keep a pulse on community sentiment without manual refreshing.

01

Technical Writer

Drafts and publishes markdown articles directly from their favorite editor on a Tuesday afternoon.

02

Developer Advocate

Monitors community comments and manages reactions to keep engagement high for their company.

03

Content Marketer

Tracks article performance and manages cross-posting across different community platforms.

Build the capability set

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

Browse Connectors

01 12 capabilities

Dev.to (Forem)

Manage Dev.to and Forem articles. list posts, create content, and inspect user profiles directly from any AI agent.

02 38 capabilities

DEV.to

Manage your DEV.to presence. publish articles, fetch latest posts, and update content directly from your AI agent.

03 29 capabilities

Qiita

Manage your Qiita presence. publish articles, discover trending topics, and engage with the Japanese developer community from your AI agent.

04 1 capability

DevRel Voice Prover

AI agents write developer content that sounds like a press release. This capability forces authentic developer-to-developer voice: community-aware context, value over features, actionable code paths, and genuine engagement. No corporate speak, no feature dumps.

05 23 capabilities

Dev.to Intelligence

Publish, manage, and deeply analyze Dev.to content with 22 capabilities. including proprietary intelligence modules for timing optimization, audience mapping, and content strategy.

06 10 capabilities

ReadMe

Equip your AI to directly search, read, and manage developer documentation stored in your ReadMe project.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Dev.to connected.

Before you connect

Questions about Dev.to.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use the Dev.to MCP to publish my blog posts?

Yes. You can have your AI agent draft, update, and publish articles directly to your Dev.to profile without leaving your current workspace.

How do I manage my Dev.to reading list with an AI agent?

The Connector allows your agent to access your personal reading list. You can ask it to show you what's on your list or help you keep track of articles you need to check out.

Can my agent help me moderate my Dev.to community?

Absolutely. You can use the Connector to let your agent handle tasks like suspending users, unpublishing content, and listing organization users to keep your community safe.

How do I see all my organization's articles at once?

You can ask your agent to list all articles belonging to your organization. This is a great way to get a high-level view of your team's content output.

Can I use this to find specific articles by tags?

Yes. Your agent can search for articles based on tags, popularity, or specific usernames to help you find exactly what you're looking for.

Does the Dev.to MCP work for managing my profile and followers?

Yes. It gives your agent the ability to fetch your profile data, see who is following you, and manage your reading list in one place.

Can I see both my published and unpublished articles?

Yes! You can use list_my_all_articles to see everything, or use specific capabilities like list_my_published_articles and list_my_unpublished_articles to filter your content.

How do I find the top articles for a specific tag like 'javascript'?

Use the list_articles capability and provide 'javascript' in the tag parameter. You can also use the top parameter to find the most popular ones over a certain number of days.

Can I manage my reading list through the AI?

You can retrieve your reading list using the list_reading_list capability, allowing your AI to summarize or organize articles you've saved for later.

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