Reqres Connector for AI agents.

25 live capabilities

Mock real API data for frontend development.

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Why people use Reqres

Reqres for Mocking REST API Data in Frontend Testing

Reqres changes that by giving you a hosted REST API you can hit immediately. You can ask your agent to create users, fetch records, or trigger failures on demand. This means you can finish your UI and test your logic today, not next week.

What Vinkius changes

You get a production-like API environment for testing without any backend work.

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

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Testing a signup flow

A developer needs to test a registration page.
Real-world use case 02

Mocking a project dashboard

A designer wants to see how a list of 50 projects looks.
Real-world use case 03

Simulating a 500 error

A QA engineer wants to see how the app handles a crash.

Complete set · 25capabilities

The complete Reqres capability set.

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

Capability set01 / 07

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 25 available through Reqres.

01 Capability
Create app record
Create a user-scoped record in an app collection. Use this to mock specific data points for different applications.
02 Capability
Create record
Create a new record in a project collection. This lets you mock production-like behavior for project management capabilities.
03 Capability
Create user
Create a user in the Demo API. Use this to quickly add new identities to your test environment.
04 Capability
Delete record
Delete a specific record from a project collection. This helps you test how your app handles data removal.

Capability set02 / 07

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 25 available through Reqres.

05 Capability
Delete user
Delete a user from the Demo API. Use this to clear out demo identities when you're done with a test.
06 Capability
Get record
Get a single record from a project collection. This is perfect for testing detail views in your application.
07 Capability
Get user
Get a user by their ID from the Demo API. Use this to fetch specific profile details for a single user.
08 Capability
List app records
List all user-scoped records in an app collection. This is useful for populating app-specific views with data.

Capability set03 / 07

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 25 available through Reqres.

09 Capability
List colors
List Pantone color resources from the Demo API. Use this to test color pickers or theme components.
10 Capability
List records
List all records within a project collection. This helps you populate a dashboard with a list of projects.
11 Capability
List users
List users from the Demo API with pagination. Use this to test how your UI handles large, paginated lists.
12 Capability
Register demo
Register a new user and get an ID and token. Use this to test your registration and onboarding flows.

Capability set04 / 07

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 25 available through Reqres.

13 Capability
Request magic link
Request a magic link for App User login. This allows you to simulate modern, passwordless login flows.
14 Capability
Trigger scenario
Trigger specific failure scenarios in the Agent Sandbox. Use this to test how your agent handles unexpected errors.
15 Capability
Update record
Replace a record entirely in a project collection. This is useful for testing full 'save' actions on your forms.
16 Capability
Update user
Update a user in the Demo API. Use this to test full profile update flows in your application.

Capability set05 / 07

17—19

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 25 available through Reqres.

17 Capability
Verify magic link
Verify a magic link token to get a session token. This lets you test the second half of a magic link login flow.
18 Capability
Agent users
Get paginated users from the Agent Sandbox. This is great for testing how your UI handles large lists of people.
19 Capability
Login demo
Log in with fixture users to get a session token. This is the easiest way to simulate an authenticated session.

Capability set06 / 07

20—22

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 25 available through Reqres.

20 Capability
Patch record
Partially update a record in a project collection. Use this to test edit forms where you only change one field.
21 Capability
Patch user
Partially update a user in the Demo API. This is perfect for updating a single piece of user info like a job title.
22 Capability
Agent health
Check the Agent Sandbox health and rate-limit status. Use this to monitor the status of your agent's sandbox.

Capability set07 / 07

23—25

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 25 available through Reqres.

23 Capability
Agent orders
Get orders with relational data from the Agent Sandbox. This is great for testing complex data structures like orders.
24 Capability
Agent scenarios
List all available failure scenarios in the Agent Sandbox. Use this to see what kind of errors your agent can test.
25 Capability
Get me
Get the current app user info. Use this to test 'My Profile' pages or headers that show the current user.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Reqres to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Reqres 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_AtxnuBtQ26tiOA6pBRuixOGykiHBrl8ytWq6813r/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 Reqres, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

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

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AtxnuBtQ26tiOA6pBRuixOGykiHBrl8ytWq6813r/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 Reqres URL.
Step 03

Save and start

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

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reqres": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AtxnuBtQ26tiOA6pBRuixOGykiHBrl8ytWq6813r/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 Reqres

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Reqres, help me...". 25 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reqres": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AtxnuBtQ26tiOA6pBRuixOGykiHBrl8ytWq6813r/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 Reqres

Ask Copilot: "Using Reqres, help me...". 25 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reqres": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AtxnuBtQ26tiOA6pBRuixOGykiHBrl8ytWq6813r/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 Reqres

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Reqres, help me...". 25 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reqres": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AtxnuBtQ26tiOA6pBRuixOGykiHBrl8ytWq6813r/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 Reqres

Ask Cline: "Using Reqres, help me...". 25 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add reqres --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AtxnuBtQ26tiOA6pBRuixOGykiHBrl8ytWq6813r/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 Reqres

Ask Claude: "Using Reqres, show me...". 25 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Reqres can move forward.

Built around the request

The frontend dev tired of hardcoded JSON files. The QA engineer who needs a stable API to test against. The AI builder who needs a sandbox for capability usage.

01

Frontend Developer

Building a new dashboard and needs to see how the UI reacts to real API responses without waiting for the backend team.

02

QA Engineer

Writing automated tests for a login flow and needs a consistent way to fetch tokens and create users.

03

AI Agent Builder

Training an agent to manage project records and needs a safe environment to test data manipulation capabilities.

Build the capability set

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

Browse Connectors

01 9 capabilities

Postman

Design, test, and document APIs collaboratively with the world most popular API development platform used by millions of developers.

02 10 capabilities

Insomnia (Collaborative API Design)

Manage API designs and collections via Insomnia. list organizations, projects, and files, and audit API specs.

03 29 capabilities

Beeceptor

Mock APIs, intercept requests, and manage proxy rules directly from your AI agent.

04 21 capabilities

JSONPlaceholder

Access fake online REST API for testing and prototyping. manage posts, comments, albums, photos, and todos directly from your AI agent.

05 5 capabilities

Apidog

Sync your Apidog workspace with your AI agent. list projects, fetch endpoint schemas, and export full OpenAPI specifications instantly.

06 23 capabilities

GoRest

Access and manage RESTful data for users, posts, and comments via the GoRest API. perfect for testing, prototyping, and data simulation.

Bring your own AI

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

Before you connect

Questions about Reqres.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Is Reqres MCP good for production?

No, this is a capability for prototyping and testing. You should use a real database and backend for production data.

Can I use Reqres MCP to mock user profiles?

Yes, you can use it to create and fetch user data to see how your UI handles different profiles.

How do I test API errors with Reqres MCP?

You can use the agent sandbox capabilities to trigger specific failure scenarios and see how your application handles them.

Does Reqres MCP store my data?

No, it uses a demo environment. You should not put any sensitive or real customer information into this Connector.

Can I use Reqres MCP for auth testing?

Yes, it has capabilities to simulate registration, login, and magic link flows so you can test your auth logic.

How does Reqres MCP handle pagination?

It supports paginated lists for users and other records, letting you test how your UI handles large datasets.

Is there a way to get a session token with Reqres MCP?

Yes, you can use the login capabilities to get a session token from fixture users to simulate an authenticated session.

How can I see the list of available demo users?

You can use the list_users capability. It supports pagination, so you can specify which page you want to retrieve from the demo database.

Can I test authentication flows like login and registration?

Yes! Use login_demo or register_demo with fixture emails (like 'eve.holt@reqres.in') to simulate successful authentication and receive a token.

How do I manage custom data for my specific project?

Use the Project API capabilities like list_records and create_record. You just need to provide a slug to identify your collection and the JSON data payload.

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