How to Use the PractiTest MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure my PractiTest API credentials in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server to your mcpServers block with your API token. Restart your Claude Desktop app to let the agent call PractiTest.

Q: Can Claude Desktop create new test cases in PractiTest automatically?

Yes, your desktop agent uses the createtest tool to generate test cases based on your Claude Desktop chat instructions. It populates the test steps and maps them to your active PractiTest project.

Q: How do I view existing PractiTest test instances in Claude Desktop?

Ask your Claude Desktop agent to call listinstances to fetch the current setup. It will display the active PractiTest instances so you can choose the right one to update.

Run your QA cycles directly from Claude Desktop by connecting your live PractiTest test suites to your chat window.

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Run and log tests inside Claude Desktop

The `create_run` tool lets Claude Desktop log test execution results directly to your active runs without leaving your chat window. You give Claude Desktop your raw test outputs, and it updates the PractiTest status instantly. Your Claude Desktop agent reads your local test outputs, matches them to PractiTest runs via `list_runs`, and updates the status. This keeps your PractiTest QA records accurate while you chat with Claude.

Map requirements to tests via this MCP Server

The `get_requirement` tool pulls live product requirements directly into Claude Desktop so you can match them to test cases. You can quickly see in Claude Desktop which PractiTest requirements lack test coverage. Running `create_test` inside Claude Desktop links new test cases to those exact PractiTest requirements. This desktop workflow keeps your PractiTest traceability matrix updated without manual data entry.

Check project health in Claude Desktop

Use `list_projects` to query all accessible PractiTest QA spaces directly from your Claude Desktop interface. You get a clean list of active PractiTest workspaces right inside Claude Desktop. The `get_project` tool then extracts specific PractiTest project settings for Claude. Your Claude Desktop agent uses this metadata to ensure all subsequent PractiTest runs target the correct environments.

Setup guide

Set up PractiTest MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The PractiTest MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the PractiTest MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under practitest-alternative-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "practitest-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about PractiTest MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server to your `mcpServers` block with your API token. Restart your Claude Desktop app to let the agent call PractiTest.

Yes, your desktop agent uses the `create_test` tool to generate test cases based on your Claude Desktop chat instructions. It populates the test steps and maps them to your active PractiTest project.

Yes, you can run this server on both the free and paid tiers of Claude Desktop. The local stdio transport handles the connection to PractiTest right on your machine.

Ask your Claude Desktop agent to call `list_instances` to fetch the current setup. It will display the active PractiTest instances so you can choose the right one to update.

Your API token remains on your local machine within the Claude Desktop configuration file. The server processes your PractiTest test runs and project requirements locally, never transmitting credentials to third-party endpoints.

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