The Botforge Connector for AI agents.
5 live capabilities
Manage your conversational AI chatbots and lead capture flows.
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Why people use The Botforge
The Botforge for Managing Conversational AI Bot Health
With The Botforge MCP, you can do all of this from your primary workspace. Ask your agent to check your bot statuses, pull form samples, or submit test leads directly. You get a single point of control that turns a multi-tab chore into a quick conversation.
What Vinkius changes
You can manage and monitor your entire bot fleet through simple text commands.
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 new lead form
A developer wants to know if the new 'Request a Demo' form works.
- Real-world use case 02
Checking fleet status
A support manager notices a drop in responses.
- Real-world use case 03
Understanding data structures
A marketer needs to map a third-party capability to a bot.
Complete set · 5capabilities
The complete The Botforge capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with The Botforge.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through The Botforge.
- 01 Capability
Subscribe webhook
This capability subscribes to bot events via webhooks. It lets you get real-time updates on user interactions sent to your bot engine.
- 02 Capability
Get bot status
This capability checks the operational status of your bots. Use it to see if a specific bot is currently online and responding to users.
- 03 Capability
Get samples
This capability retrieves bot form field samples. It helps you see the data structure and required fields for your bot's contact forms.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through The Botforge.
- 04 Capability
List bots
This capability lists all the chatbots in your account. Use it to see every bot you have and their names in a single view.
- 05 Capability
Submit contact
This capability submits data to the bot contact form. It allows you to programmatically send test lead data into your bot's submission system.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask The Botforge to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use The Botforge 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_DkHdQdnuDxv28J5P43i8QyRerYMPvO6YVOR2KiBy/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 The Botforge, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable The Botforge for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DkHdQdnuDxv28J5P43i8QyRerYMPvO6YVOR2KiBy/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 The Botforge URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable The Botforge in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"the-botforge": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DkHdQdnuDxv28J5P43i8QyRerYMPvO6YVOR2KiBy/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 The Botforge
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using The Botforge, help me...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"the-botforge": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DkHdQdnuDxv28J5P43i8QyRerYMPvO6YVOR2KiBy/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 The Botforge
Ask Copilot: "Using The Botforge, help me...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"the-botforge": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DkHdQdnuDxv28J5P43i8QyRerYMPvO6YVOR2KiBy/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 The Botforge
Open Cascade and ask: "Using The Botforge, help me...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"the-botforge": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DkHdQdnuDxv28J5P43i8QyRerYMPvO6YVOR2KiBy/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 The Botforge
Ask Cline: "Using The Botforge, help me...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add the-botforge --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DkHdQdnuDxv28J5P43i8QyRerYMPvO6YVOR2KiBy/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 The Botforge
Ask Claude: "Using The Botforge, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work The Botforge can move forward.
This is for the chatbot developer who's tired of manual status checks, the marketing lead who needs to automate lead flow, and the support manager who needs to keep an eye on bot health 24/7.
Chatbot Developer
Test form submissions and check bot connectivity on a Tuesday afternoon to ensure production stability.
Marketing Specialist
Automate the flow of lead data from external sources into the bot engine to see how customers are interacting.
Support Operations Manager
Monitor the health of customer service bots to ensure they're staying online and responding to users.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep The Botforge connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about The Botforge.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does The Botforge MCP help with my chatbot management?
It lets you control your bots using natural language. You can check statuses, submit test data, and get event updates without leaving your AI client.
Can I use The Botforge MCP to see if my bots are actually online?
Yes. You can ask your agent to check the status of any specific bot to see if it's active and responding to users right now.
How do I test my lead capture forms with this Connector?
You can ask your agent to submit a contact to a specific bot. It will send the data through the form so you can verify the flow works.
Can I get real-time updates from my bots?
Yes, you can use this to set up webhooks. This lets your agent receive updates on user interactions as they happen.
Does The Botforge MCP work for multiple bots at once?
It does. You can list every bot in your account and then query their individual statuses or configurations one by one.
How does this save time for my marketing team?
It removes the need to manually check form fields and submit test leads. Your team can just ask the agent to verify the setup for them.
Can I check if a specific chatbot is online via AI?
Yes! Use the get_bot_status capability and provide the Bot ID. Your agent will retrieve the current operational state of that specific bot.
How do I submit data to my bot's contact form using the agent?
Use the submit_contact action. Provide the contact details (name, email, message) in a JSON string. The agent will transmit this data directly to the bot engine.
Is it possible to see which fields my bot expects in its form?
Absolutely. Use the get_samples query. The agent will retrieve sample data based on your bot's configured form fields, helping you understand the required structure.
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Give your agent a direct line to The Botforge.
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