Discourse Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Manage community forum topics and member trust levels with natural language.
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Why people use Discourse
Discourse for Community Forum Moderation and Oversight
With this Connector, you just ask your agent to find the user's trust level or list the top three trending topics. It pulls the data instantly, giving you a clear answer in seconds without the tab fatigue.
What Vinkius changes
It turns your Discourse forum into a searchable, actionable data source for your AI.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Rapid Moderator Fact-Checking
A moderator needs to check if a user has a history of issues.
- Real-world use case 02
Content Trend Analysis
A manager wants to know what's popular.
- Real-world use case 03
Forum Structure Audit
A new staff member needs to know the forum structure.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Discourse capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Discourse.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Discourse.
- 01 Capability
List forum categories
Get a list of all public categories in your Discourse instance. Use this to quickly see your forum's structural layout.
- 02 Capability
List group members
See every user who belongs to a specific community group. It helps you audit permissions and group memberships easily.
- 03 Capability
List community groups
List all the different user groups configured in your community. This gives you a bird's-eye view of your group structures.
- 04 Capability
List latest topics
Find the most recent topics across all categories. It's a quick way to see what's happening on the forum right now.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Discourse.
- 05 Capability
List trending discussions
Identify which topics are getting the most engagement right now. Use this to spot what's actually capturing attention.
- 06 Capability
Search community content
Search for specific topics, posts, or users using a keyword. This lets you find specific information without manual scrolling.
- 07 Capability
Get site configuration
Get the general settings and metadata for your Discourse site. This helps your agent understand the basic setup of your forum.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Discourse.
- 08 Capability
Get topic details
Pull the full content and post history for a specific topic. Use this to see the entire conversation flow in one place.
- 09 Capability
Get user profile
Look up a user's profile details using their username. It's the fastest way to see a member's trust level and history.
- 10 Capability
List active members
See a list of users currently active in your community. This is perfect for monitoring real-time engagement.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Discourse to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Discourse 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_Q7G5DQqrvsceOoxNo0BXBNU3sDJ2I6TFo9OnajAS/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 Discourse, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Discourse for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q7G5DQqrvsceOoxNo0BXBNU3sDJ2I6TFo9OnajAS/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 Discourse URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Discourse in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"discourse": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q7G5DQqrvsceOoxNo0BXBNU3sDJ2I6TFo9OnajAS/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 Discourse
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Discourse, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"discourse": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q7G5DQqrvsceOoxNo0BXBNU3sDJ2I6TFo9OnajAS/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 Discourse
Ask Copilot: "Using Discourse, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"discourse": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q7G5DQqrvsceOoxNo0BXBNU3sDJ2I6TFo9OnajAS/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 Discourse
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Discourse, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"discourse": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q7G5DQqrvsceOoxNo0BXBNU3sDJ2I6TFo9OnajAS/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 Discourse
Ask Cline: "Using Discourse, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add discourse --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q7G5DQqrvsceOoxNo0BXBNU3sDJ2I6TFo9OnajAS/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 Discourse
Ask Claude: "Using Discourse, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Discourse can move forward.
For community managers and moderators who are drowning in notifications and need a way to query their forum data instantly without manual filtering.
Community Manager
Checking engagement trends and category health during weekly planning sessions.
Forum Moderator
Researching a user's history and trust level before taking action on a post.
Content Strategist
Identifying high-performing topics to inform the next content roadmap.
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Before you connect
Questions about Discourse.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Discourse MCP help me moderate my forum?
Yes, it helps you do research faster. You can quickly check user trust levels and history before taking action on a post or a report.
How do I see which users are in a specific group?
You can just ask your agent to list the members of a specific group. It will pull the full list of usernames for you instantly.
Can I use this to find the most popular topics?
Absolutely. You can ask your agent to identify trending discussions to see what topics are currently getting the most engagement.
Does the Discourse MCP show user trust levels?
Yes, it can pull detailed profile information, including the trust level assigned to a specific member.
Can I see the full layout of my forum categories?
Yes, you can ask your agent to list all public categories to get a clear view of your forum's structure and settings.
Is this good for community managers?
It's specifically designed for community managers who need to query data without manual clicking. It helps you monitor health and engagement much faster.
How do I get Discourse API credentials?
Log in to your Discourse instance as an administrator, navigate to Admin > API, and click Generate API Key. You will also need your administrative username.
Can the agent post new replies?
This integration currently focuses on listing and retrieving community data for analysis. Posting new topics or replies should be managed through the Discourse web interface or mobile app.
Does the integration support private categories?
Yes, as long as the provided API Username and Key have the necessary permissions, the agent can list and retrieve information from any category you have access to, including private ones.
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