Smithery Connector for AI agents.
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Manage and discover connections for your automated workflows.
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Why people use Smithery
Smithery for Automated Discovery and Connection Management
Smithery changes this by letting your agent do the heavy lifting. You can just ask your agent to find a server, check its capabilities, and create a connection automatically. You get a centralized way to manage your entire MCP stack without the manual setup.
What Vinkius changes
That it turns MCP discovery and connection management into a simple natural language task for your agent.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Dynamic capability Discovery
An agent needs to perform a task but doesn't know which MCP to use.
- Real-world use case 02
Secure Production Access
A developer needs to give a frontend app access to a Slack MCP.
- Real-world use case 03
Connection Management
An admin wants to prune old connections.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete Smithery capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Smithery.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Smithery.
- 01 Capability
Get connection
Retrieve the details of a specific MCP connection. Use this to troubleshoot connectivity or check your current settings.
- 02 Capability
Get server analytics
Check the usage trends and performance metrics for a specific MCP. It helps you see how often a server is being used.
- 03 Capability
Get server details
Pull the metadata and verification status for an Connector from the registry. This lets you see what an Connector does before you connect it.
- 04 Capability
Get server prompts
List the prompt templates an Connector offers. You can use these to find reusable workflows for your agent.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Smithery.
- 05 Capability
Get server resources
See the data resources an Connector provides. This helps you understand what information your agent can actually read.
- 06 Capability
Get server capabilities
List all the capabilities and input schemas an Connector exposes. Use this to see what actions your agent can perform.
- 07 Capability
List connections
Audit all the active connections in a specific namespace. This helps you find and manage every Connector your agent is connected to.
- 08 Capability
Search servers
Find Connectors by name, description, or tags using semantic search. It returns verified status and user counts for each result.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Smithery.
- 09 Capability
Create connection
Create a new connection to an Connector via Smithery Connect with automatic OAuth handling. It returns the connection ID and status.
- 10 Capability
Create service token
Generate a scoped, time-limited token for an agent or frontend to access an Connector. This keeps your primary API keys safe.
- 11 Capability
Delete connection
Remove an Connector connection from your namespace. This action is permanent and cleans up your active connections.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Smithery to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Smithery 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_gAmswGgGpys9397ndv1VL26zH8bA3gkDiqU2nTkO/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 Smithery, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Smithery for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gAmswGgGpys9397ndv1VL26zH8bA3gkDiqU2nTkO/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 Smithery URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Smithery in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"smithery": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gAmswGgGpys9397ndv1VL26zH8bA3gkDiqU2nTkO/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 Smithery
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Smithery, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"smithery": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gAmswGgGpys9397ndv1VL26zH8bA3gkDiqU2nTkO/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 Smithery
Ask Copilot: "Using Smithery, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"smithery": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gAmswGgGpys9397ndv1VL26zH8bA3gkDiqU2nTkO/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 Smithery
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Smithery, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"smithery": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gAmswGgGpys9397ndv1VL26zH8bA3gkDiqU2nTkO/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 Smithery
Ask Cline: "Using Smithery, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add smithery --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gAmswGgGpys9397ndv1VL26zH8bA3gkDiqU2nTkO/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 Smithery
Ask Claude: "Using Smithery, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Smithery can move forward.
For the platform engineer tired of manual OAuth configuration and the AI developer who needs a way to let agents discover capabilities dynamically.
AI Application Developer
Integrates multiple Connectors into a production app and manages the connections without manual overhead.
Agent Architect
Designs systems where agents choose their own capabilities by searching the registry dynamically.
Platform Engineer
Manages MCP permissions and security for a large team using scoped service tokens.
MCP Publisher
Monitors how people are actually using their registry entries through usage analytics.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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Vinkius AI Catalog
Give your AI agent full access to the Vinkius MCP catalog. Search, browse, and discover MCPs. their capabilities, debugger grades, FAQs, and documentation. all programmatically.
Glama
Connect your AI agent to the Glama directory. Discover MCP servers dynamically, analyze attributes, and proxy external intelligence networks through a unified gateway natively.
PAN-OS
Connect PAN-OS to any AI agent via MCP.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Smithery connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Smithery.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What is Smithery MCP?
Smithery is a registry and management platform that lets your AI agents discover and connect to Connectors automatically. It handles the discovery, metadata, and connection logic in one place.
How do I let my agent find new Connectors with Smithery?
You can ask your agent to search the Smithery registry using natural language. It will find relevant Connectors based on the names, descriptions, and tags you provide.
Can I manage multiple MCP connections in one place using Smithery?
Yes, Smithery allows you to list, inspect, and remove connections from your namespace, giving you a central hub for your entire MCP stack.
How does Smithery handle security for my keys?
Smithery provides scoped service tokens. These give your agents time-limited, restricted access to specific resources without exposing your main API keys.
Can I see how my agents are using the Connectors with Smithery?
Yes, Smithery includes built-in analytics so you can monitor usage trends, adoption rates, and performance metrics for any Connector in your registry.
Does Smithery handle OAuth for me?
Yes, Smithery Connect handles all OAuth tokens and sessions automatically when you create a connection, removing the need for manual authentication setup.
How do I see what capabilities an Connector provides before connecting it with Smithery?
You can ask your agent to pull the capability list or resources for a specific MCP from the Smithery registry. This lets you review capabilities before you commit to a connection.
Can I delete old connections easily using Smithery?
Yes, you can use the registry to list all active connections and delete any that are no longer needed to keep your agent environment clean.
Do I need a Smithery account to use this Connector?
Yes, you need a free Smithery account to generate an API key. Sign up at smithery.ai, then go to Account Settings > API Keys to create your key. The key gives access to the registry search, server details, and connection management features.
How does Smithery Connect handle OAuth for Connectors?
Smithery Connect automatically handles OAuth flows, token refresh, and session management for Connectors that require authentication. You don't need to configure redirect URIs, client IDs, or manage token expiration. Simply create a connection and Smithery manages the authentication lifecycle, providing your agents with seamless access.
Can I search for verified Connectors only?
Yes! Use the verified filter in the search_servers capability by setting verified=true. This returns only servers that have been verified by Smithery, ensuring higher quality and security standards. Verified servers display a verification badge and have undergone additional review.
Do I need a Smithery account to use this MCP server?
Yes, you need a free Smithery account to generate an API key. Sign up at smithery.ai, then go to Account Settings > API Keys to create your key. The key gives access to the registry search, server details, and connection management features.
How does Smithery Connect handle OAuth for MCP servers?
Smithery Connect automatically handles OAuth flows, token refresh, and session management for MCP servers that require authentication. You don't need to configure redirect URIs, client IDs, or manage token expiration. Simply create a connection and Smithery manages the authentication lifecycle, providing your agents with seamless access.
Can I search for verified MCP servers only?
Yes! Use the verified filter in the search_servers capability by setting verified=true. This returns only servers that have been verified by Smithery, ensuring higher quality and security standards. Verified servers display a verification badge and have undergone additional review.
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