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Tailscale Connector for AI agents.

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Manage your zero-trust network and ACL policies from a chat interface.

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Why people use Tailscale

Tailscale for Automating Network Security Policies

With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you want to happen. You can ask it to update permissions for a specific group or check who has access to a production server. It handles the interaction with the API, meaning you get to focus on the security logic rather than the syntax. You get a faster, more accurate way to keep your network locked down.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Gemini
  • Cursor
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Windsurf

What Vinkius changes

You get a conversational interface for your entire zero-trust network infrastructure.

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

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Automating CI/CD Node Access

    A DevOps engineer needs to give a new build server access to the network.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Rapid Security Audits

    A security lead wants to know who has access to production.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Cleaning Up Decommissioned Hardware

    An IT admin needs to remove 50 old laptops from the network.

Complete set · 13capabilities

The complete Tailscale capability set.

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

Capability set01 / 04

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Tailscale.

  1. 01 Capability

    Delete device

    Permanently remove a decommissioned node from your tailnet. It helps keep your device list clean and accurate.

  2. 02 Capability

    Get device

    Pull specific data about a node in your network. It's useful for checking the status of a remote machine.

  3. 03 Capability

    Get tailnet acl

    View your current HuJSON policy rules. This is the first step to checking who has access to what.

  4. 04 Capability

    Get auth key

    Fetch the details of a specific authentication key. Use this to check the status of your existing keys.

Capability set02 / 04

05—07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Tailscale.

  1. 05 Capability

    Get user

    Look up the profile information for a specific tailnet member. This is great for auditing your team's access.

  2. 06 Capability

    List auth keys

    See every auth key currently active in your tailnet. Use this to keep track of your automated access points.

  3. 07 Capability

    List tailnet devices

    Get a full list of all nodes currently joined to your network. This provides a quick overview of your entire fleet.

Capability set03 / 04

08—10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Tailscale.

  1. 08 Capability

    Authorize device

    Give a new machine permission to join your network. This makes onboarding new hardware much faster.

  2. 09 Capability

    Create auth key

    Generate a new key for automated node joining. You'll use this for CI/CD pipelines or ephemeral access.

  3. 10 Capability

    Delete auth key

    Remove an old or compromised key from your system. This keeps your network secure from unauthorized access.

Capability set04 / 04

11—13

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Tailscale.

  1. 11 Capability

    List users

    Pull a list of all users within your tailnet. It's a fast way to see who's currently on your network.

  2. 12 Capability

    Update tailnet acl

    Modify your HuJSON policy files to change access rules. You can update permissions without opening the web console.

  3. 13 Capability

    Update device tags

    Change the tags on your existing network devices. This helps you organize your fleet into logical groups.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Tailscale to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Tailscale from the conversation.

Choose your client

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  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it Tailscale, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

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

Where the request belongs

Work Tailscale can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the network admin who is tired of jumping between the web console and the terminal to manage permissions and keep track of hardware.

01

DevOps Engineer

Uses the Connector to generate auth keys for CI/CD pipelines and manage device tags for staging environments.

02

Security Analyst

Audits user access and inspects HuJSON policies to ensure compliance with zero-trust standards.

03

IT Administrator

Authorizes new machines and cleans up old nodes from the network via simple chat commands.

Build the capability set

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02 13 capabilities

ZeroTier

Manage ZeroTier virtual networks, authorize members, and monitor local node status directly from your AI agent.

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03 89 capabilities

NetBird

Automate Zero Trust networking via NetBird. manage accounts, users, and access controls directly from any AI agent.

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04 10 capabilities

zrok (Open-Source Tunnel)

Securely share local resources with the world using zrok. manage environments, create public/private shares, and monitor tunnels directly from your AI agent.

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05 17 capabilities

Cloudflare Tunnel

Manage Cloudflare Tunnels directly from your AI agent. list, create, and configure secure Zero Trust connections to your private infrastructure.

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06 7 capabilities

ngrok

Manage ngrok ingress infrastructure. list endpoints, API keys, reserved domains, and security policies directly from your AI agent.

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Before you connect

Questions about Tailscale.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the Tailscale MCP manage my network security?

Yes, it allows you to update your HuJSON policy files and manage access rules through natural language, making it easier to maintain a zero-trust environment.

How do I use the Tailscale MCP to audit my users?

You can simply ask your agent to list all users or fetch the profile of a specific member to see who is currently on your network.

Can I automate my CI/CD with the Tailscale MCP?

Yes, you can use it to create auth keys for automated node joining, which is perfect for setting up automated build servers or ephemeral environments.

Does the Tailscale MCP work with my current ACLs?

It connects directly to your existing Tailscale configuration, allowing you to view and modify your current policies without overwriting your setup.

How does the Tailscale MCP help with device cleanup?

It lets you identify decommissioned hardware and delete those specific nodes from your tailnet using their unique IDs to keep your fleet list clean.

Is the Tailscale MCP safe for managing my private network?

It uses your official Tailscale API keys, ensuring that all actions performed by your AI agent are authenticated and governed by your existing security settings.

Can I update my network's security policy (ACL) using this server?

Yes! You can use get_tailnet_acl to view the current HuJSON policy and update_tailnet_acl to apply changes directly to your tailnet configuration.

How do I authorize a new device that is pending approval?

Use the authorize_device capability with the specific device_id and set the authorized parameter to true. This allows you to manage node entry without the admin console.

Is it possible to generate temporary authentication keys for my servers?

Absolutely. Use the create_auth_key capability. You can optionally provide capabilities like 'ephemeral' or 'reusable' in the JSON payload to define how the key should behave.

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