Storybook Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Query your design system and get component props directly in your editor.
Waiting for input…
Why people use Storybook
Storybook for Design System AI Integration
This Connector changes that by bringing your design system into your AI's workspace. Your agent can query the library directly, meaning you just ask for the component details and get them instantly. You get to stay in your flow without the tab-switching headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get your design system's data directly into your AI's context so you can stop guessing what components to use.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking a Button's props
A developer asks the agent to find the Primary Button and show its props.
- Real-world use case 02
Finding a missing component
A developer wants to see if a 'DatePicker' exists.
- Real-world use case 03
Getting a preview
A designer wants to see the new layout.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete Storybook capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Storybook.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Storybook.
- 01 Capability
Extract docs guidance
Retrieves the specific path or notes on how to read a component's docs. It helps you find the right documentation for your team.
- 02 Capability
Get preview url
Creates a link to an isolated sandbox preview for a component. You can click this to see the component live in a browser.
- 03 Capability
Get story args
Pulls the metadata and default arguments for a specific component. It gives your AI the exact prop signatures it needs to write code.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Storybook.
- 04 Capability
List categories
Lists the top-level folders like Atoms or Molecules in your design system. This helps you understand the overall folder structure.
- 05 Capability
List components
Shows all the UI components available in your Storybook library. You can use this to see everything your team has built.
- 06 Capability
Search components
Finds specific components based on keywords you type in. This is the fastest way to see if a component already exists.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Storybook to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Storybook 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_N8DIzTVbC8oiUJWVxiYw2lmtiUmexGVjlMrCUmAS/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 Storybook, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Storybook for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_N8DIzTVbC8oiUJWVxiYw2lmtiUmexGVjlMrCUmAS/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 Storybook URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Storybook in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"storybook": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_N8DIzTVbC8oiUJWVxiYw2lmtiUmexGVjlMrCUmAS/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 Storybook
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Storybook, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"storybook": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_N8DIzTVbC8oiUJWVxiYw2lmtiUmexGVjlMrCUmAS/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 Storybook
Ask Copilot: "Using Storybook, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"storybook": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_N8DIzTVbC8oiUJWVxiYw2lmtiUmexGVjlMrCUmAS/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 Storybook
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Storybook, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"storybook": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_N8DIzTVbC8oiUJWVxiYw2lmtiUmexGVjlMrCUmAS/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 Storybook
Ask Cline: "Using Storybook, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add storybook --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_N8DIzTVbC8oiUJWVxiYw2lmtiUmexGVjlMrCUmAS/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 Storybook
Ask Claude: "Using Storybook, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Storybook can move forward.
The frontend engineer who's tired of clicking through dashboards at 2am to find a simple button prop or the UI designer who needs to verify that production components match the design tokens.
Frontend Engineer
You use this on a Tuesday afternoon to quickly check if a 'Modal' component already exists before you spend an hour building a new one.
UI/UX Designer
You use this to audit the component library and ensure that the implementation details align with the latest design tokens.
Technical Writer
You use this to automatically pull documentation pathways to keep your internal style guides accurate and up to date.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsMasterGo
Collaborative design platform and UI/UX capability. manage design files, nodes, and comments via AI.
Pixso
Collaborative design platform and UI/UX capability. manage design files, nodes, and teams via AI.
Plasmic (Visual Headless Page Builder)
Manage Plasmic projects, pages, and components via AI. list projects, inspect page structures, and trigger publishes directly.
Figma
Access Figma design files, comments, components and images via API. inspect nodes, render exports and track version history from any AI agent.
Design Prover
Every AI frontend looks identical: hero, 3 cards, 3 cards, CTA, rounded-xl, shadow-lg, blue/gray/white. Design Prover forces the agent to prove its design has dramatic hierarchy, unpredictable layout, intentional whitespace, commanding typography, and color with actual personality.
Builder.io
Manage your visual CMS via Builder.io. track content entries, models, and symbols directly from any AI agent.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Storybook connected.
-
Claude -
ChatGPT -
Gemini -
Cursor -
VS Code -
Windsurf -
ZCode -
Cline -
Zed -
Continue -
Kiro -
Roo Code -
Zencoder -
Goose -
Void -
Augment Code -
Amp -
Qodo -
Tabnine -
Pieces -
Sourcegraph Cody -
JetBrains -
Warp -
Amazon Q -
Antigravity -
BoltAI -
Raycast -
Jan -
LM Studio -
AnythingLLM -
Open WebUI -
Msty -
Cherry Studio -
LibreChat -
TypingMind -
Chorus -
5ire -
n8n -
LangChain -
LlamaIndex -
CrewAI -
Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about Storybook.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What is the Storybook MCP?
It's a way to connect your Storybook design system directly to your AI client. It lets your agent see your components, props, and documentation so it can help you write code that matches your team's standards.
How do I connect my design system to my AI?
You just need to provide your Storybook URL in the connection settings. The Connector then reads your Storybook's index to make your components available to your agent.
Can my AI agent see my component props?
Yes, it can. Your agent can pull the exact metadata and default arguments for any component in your library, which helps it write more accurate code.
Does this work with my specific Storybook instance?
It works with any deployed Storybook instance that generates a static index. This gives your agent a direct line of sight into your specific UI components.
How does this help prevent duplicate UI components?
By letting your agent search your existing library before you start building, you can quickly see if a component already exists, saving you from creating duplicates.
Can I get preview links for components?
Yes, the Connector can generate links to isolated sandbox previews. This lets you see the component live in a browser without having to navigate your full Storybook site.
Does it require API keys or OAuth?
No. The Connector reads the static index.json file generated by your Storybook build. As long as the agent can reach the STORYBOOK_URL over the network, no additional authentication is needed.
Is the integration read-only?
Yes. The AI reads component metadata, props, and documentation from the static index. It cannot modify actual React, Vue, or Angular source files through this integration.
Which UI frameworks are supported?
Any framework supported by Storybook. React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, Web Components, and more. The Connector reads the universal index.json format, which is framework-agnostic.
One connection away
Give your agent a direct line to Storybook.
Connect Storybook once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.
Explore every Connector No credit card required · Free tier available