Gitpod Connector for AI agents.

26 live capabilities

Manage cloud development environments and workspaces using natural language.

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Why people use Gitpod

Gitpod for Automating Cloud IDE Management

With this Connector, the same task looks different. You can tell your agent to create a workspace for a specific repo or update a team's organization settings instantly. You get a streamlined way to manage your entire cloud development lifecycle without ever leaving your editor.

What Vinkius changes

You stop manual dashboard clicking and start using natural language to manage your cloud dev lifecycle.

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

One account · 6,100+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Rapid PR Review Setup

The Gitpod MCP handles the rapid setup of PR environments.
Real-world use case 02

Bulk Env Var Updates

The Gitpod MCP manages bulk updates to configuration keys.
Real-world use case 03

Onboarding New Hires

The Gitpod MCP simplifies team onboarding.

Complete set · 26capabilities

The complete Gitpod capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Gitpod.

Capability set01 / 07

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Gitpod.

01 Capability
Get organization
This capability fetches the details of a specific Gitpod organization. Use it to check membership and basic settings.
02 Capability
List audit logs
This capability pulls the audit logs for an organization to monitor activity. It is essential for security compliance and tracking.
03 Capability
List configurations
This capability shows all repository configurations within a specific organization. Use it to see all your project launch rules.
04 Capability
Create environment variable
This capability adds a new environment variable to an existing repository configuration. It ensures your team has the correct keys and settings for every project.

Capability set02 / 07

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Gitpod.

05 Capability
Delete environment variable
This capability deletes an existing environment variable from a configuration. Use it to remove outdated keys or secrets.
06 Capability
Remove organization member
This capability kicks a member out of a Gitpod organization. It is useful for managing team access and security.
07 Capability
Delete organization
This capability permanently deletes a Gitpod organization. Use it to remove entire teams or projects from your account.
08 Capability
Delete workspace
This capability deletes an existing Gitpod workspace. Use it to free up resources and keep your environment list clean.

Capability set03 / 07

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Gitpod.

09 Capability
Get configuration
This capability retrieves the current details for a specific repository configuration. It helps you verify your current project settings.
10 Capability
Get workspace
This capability gets the current status and details of a specific workspace. It helps you check if a workspace is running or hibernated.
11 Capability
Join organization
This capability joins an organization using a provided invitation ID. It helps new team members get into the right workspace group.
12 Capability
List environment variables
This capability lists all environment variables for a repository configuration. Use it to check what variables are currently set.

Capability set04 / 07

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Gitpod.

13 Capability
List organization members
This capability shows the list of members in a Gitpod organization. It helps you manage who has access to your resources.
14 Capability
List organizations
This capability lists all organizations associated with your account. Use it to see your entire team structure at a glance.
15 Capability
List workspace sessions
This capability shows the start and stop events for workspaces in an organization. It helps you monitor how your team uses their resources.
16 Capability
List workspaces
This capability lists all active and inactive workspaces in an organization. It helps you keep track of all your current dev environments.

Capability set05 / 07

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Gitpod.

17 Capability
Start workspace
This capability starts an existing Gitpod workspace that isn't currently running. Use it to wake up an environment you used earlier.
18 Capability
Stop workspace
This capability stops a running workspace to put it into hibernation. Use it to save resources and lower your costs.
19 Capability
Update configuration
This capability modifies the settings of an existing repository configuration. Use it to update your project launch rules on the fly.
20 Capability
Update organization member
This capability changes the role of a member within a Gitpod organization. Use it to promote or demote users within your team.

Capability set06 / 07

21—23

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Gitpod.

21 Capability
Update organization settings
This capability updates the general settings for a Gitpod organization. Use it to change organization-wide rules and defaults.
22 Capability
Create and start workspace
This capability creates a new Gitpod workspace and starts it immediately for a specific repository. It saves you from manual setup and lets you jump into coding faster.
23 Capability
Create configuration
This capability sets up a new repository configuration within your Gitpod account. It helps you define how your projects launch and behave.

Capability set07 / 07

24—26

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Gitpod.

24 Capability
Create organization
This capability creates a new Gitpod organization for team management. It helps group your repositories and members together.
25 Capability
Delete configuration
This capability removes a specific repository configuration from your account. Use it to clean up old or unused project settings.
26 Capability
Get organization settings
This capability pulls the current settings for a Gitpod organization. It lets you see how your team's environment is configured.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Gitpod to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Gitpod 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_aH3yuGAtuYXWmHSnjEgDltq9tzMJdJjekxoiZf2G/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 Gitpod, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Gitpod for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aH3yuGAtuYXWmHSnjEgDltq9tzMJdJjekxoiZf2G/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 Gitpod URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Gitpod in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitpod": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aH3yuGAtuYXWmHSnjEgDltq9tzMJdJjekxoiZf2G/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 Gitpod

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Gitpod, help me...". 26 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitpod": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aH3yuGAtuYXWmHSnjEgDltq9tzMJdJjekxoiZf2G/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 Gitpod

Ask Copilot: "Using Gitpod, help me...". 26 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitpod": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aH3yuGAtuYXWmHSnjEgDltq9tzMJdJjekxoiZf2G/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 Gitpod

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Gitpod, help me...". 26 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitpod": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aH3yuGAtuYXWmHSnjEgDltq9tzMJdJjekxoiZf2G/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 Gitpod

Ask Cline: "Using Gitpod, help me...". 26 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add gitpod --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aH3yuGAtuYXWmHSnjEgDltq9tzMJdJjekxoiZf2G/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 Gitpod

Ask Claude: "Using Gitpod, show me...". 26 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Gitpod can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the developer who's tired of manual setup, the DevOps lead managing 50+ environments, and the engineering manager who needs to keep an eye on workspace costs and security.

01

Software Engineer

Spins up environments for new issues or PRs instantly during a sprint.

02

DevOps Engineer

Manages organization settings and environment variables across multiple teams.

03

Engineering Lead

Monitors audit logs and workspace sessions to keep costs down and security tight.

Build the capability set

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

Browse Connectors

01 28 capabilities

Daytona (Dev Workspaces)

Manage ephemeral development environments and sandboxes via Daytona. create, start, stop, and resize workspaces directly from your AI agent.

02 10 capabilities

Coding.net

All-in-one DevOps platform. manage projects, repositories, and issues via AI.

03 10 capabilities

Gitee

Collaborative code hosting and development platform. manage repositories, issues, and pull requests via AI.

04 84 capabilities

Coder (Remote Dev)

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

05 4 capabilities

Forgejo (Gitea Fork)

Manage Forgejo and Gitea instances. check version compatibility, generate API tokens, and trigger CI/CD workflows directly from your AI agent.

06 16 capabilities

GitLab

Manage projects, track issues, and oversee CI/CD pipelines via AI agents with GitLab.

Bring your own AI

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

Before you connect

Questions about Gitpod.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the Gitpod MCP help me set up dev environments for my team?

Yes. It lets your AI agent create and configure workspaces for any repository, making it easy to get everyone started on the same setup without manual configuration.

How does the Gitpod MCP handle organization permissions?

It gives your agent the ability to list members, join organizations, and update roles. You can manage your team's access levels directly through your chat interface.

Can I use the Gitpod MCP to monitor workspace usage?

Yes, it can pull audit logs and list workspace sessions. This helps you see how your team is using their environments and helps with cost management.

Will the Gitpod MCP manage my environment variables?

It can create, list, and delete environment variables for your repository configurations. This ensures your team has the correct keys and settings for every project.

Is the Gitpod MCP good for DevOps automation?

It's built for it. You can automate the entire lifecycle of your cloud IDEs, from initial creation to final deletion, using natural language commands.

Can I use the Gitpod MCP to list all my organizations?

Yes, the Connector can pull a full list of all organizations associated with your account. This helps you see your entire team structure at a glance.

Can I create a workspace from a repo URL?

Yes! Use the create_and_start_workspace capability with the repository URL. Your agent will provision and start a cloud environment for that specific context immediately.

How do I see who is in my organization?

Simply ask the agent to run the list_organization_members action with your Organization ID. It will return a list of all users and their roles within that organization.

Can I manage environment variables for my development setups?

Yes. You can use create_environment_variable to set new secrets or configs, and list_environment_variables to review existing ones for your workspaces.

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