ZeroTier Connector for AI agents.
13 live capabilities
Manage your private VPN and SD-WAN networks through natural language commands.
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Why people use ZeroTier
ZeroTier for Automating VPN Member Authorization
This Connector changes that. You can just tell your agent to authorize a new member or update a configuration. It handles the API calls in the background and gives you a confirmation in the chat. You get your work done without ever opening a browser tab.
What Vinkius changes
You get a voice-controlled dashboard for your private VPN infrastructure.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Onboarding a new remote hire
A team lead asks the agent to authorize member 10a2b3c4d5 on network 8056c2e21c000001.
- Real-world use case 02
Troubleshooting a dropped connection
A network admin asks the agent to check peer paths.
- Real-world use case 03
Auditing network membership
A security officer asks for a list of everyone on the production network.
Complete set · 13capabilities
The complete ZeroTier capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with ZeroTier.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through ZeroTier.
- 01 Capability
Get central network
Pull the full configuration details for a specific network. Use this to verify current settings and rules.
- 02 Capability
List central networks
Get a complete list of all your ZeroTier Central networks. This gives you a high-level view of your entire infrastructure.
- 03 Capability
Update central network member
Change the configuration or access rights for a specific member. This is the fastest way to manage permissions.
- 04 Capability
List controller network members
View members on a network managed by your local controller. Use this for local network auditing.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through ZeroTier.
- 05 Capability
Update controller network member
Authorize or configure a member on a local controller network. This manages permissions for controller-led segments.
- 06 Capability
Update controller network
Create or modify a network configuration on your local controller. This lets you manage local network rules programmatically.
- 07 Capability
Join local network
Have your local node join a specific ZeroTier network. This is useful for moving nodes between different segments.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through ZeroTier.
- 08 Capability
Leave local network
Remove your local node from a ZeroTier network. Use this to quickly disconnect from a specific private segment.
- 09 Capability
List local networks
Check which networks your local node is currently part of. This helps you verify your current connections.
- 10 Capability
List local peers
Identify all known peers and their paths from your local node. This is the primary capability for troubleshooting connectivity.
11—13
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through ZeroTier.
- 11 Capability
Get local status
Check your node's current status, version, and IP address. Use this to confirm your local machine is correctly connected.
- 12 Capability
List central network members
See everyone currently joined to a specific ZeroTier Central network. This helps you audit who has access to your private segments.
- 13 Capability
List controller networks
See all networks that your local controller is currently managing. This helps you understand your local controller's scope.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask ZeroTier to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use ZeroTier 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_sJ0oIUR6oXRnSwZtVxuS6IMhXBfEiLwYKyosRckm/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 ZeroTier, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable ZeroTier for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sJ0oIUR6oXRnSwZtVxuS6IMhXBfEiLwYKyosRckm/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 ZeroTier URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable ZeroTier in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"zerotier": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sJ0oIUR6oXRnSwZtVxuS6IMhXBfEiLwYKyosRckm/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 ZeroTier
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ZeroTier, help me...". 13 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"zerotier": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sJ0oIUR6oXRnSwZtVxuS6IMhXBfEiLwYKyosRckm/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 ZeroTier
Ask Copilot: "Using ZeroTier, help me...". 13 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"zerotier": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sJ0oIUR6oXRnSwZtVxuS6IMhXBfEiLwYKyosRckm/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 ZeroTier
Open Cascade and ask: "Using ZeroTier, help me...". 13 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"zerotier": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sJ0oIUR6oXRnSwZtVxuS6IMhXBfEiLwYKyosRckm/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 ZeroTier
Ask Cline: "Using ZeroTier, help me...". 13 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add zerotier --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sJ0oIUR6oXRnSwZtVxuS6IMhXBfEiLwYKyosRckm/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 ZeroTier
Ask Claude: "Using ZeroTier, show me...". 13 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work ZeroTier can move forward.
The network admin who's tired of clicking through web dashboards at 2am to authorize a single node or the DevOps engineer who needs to manage SD-WAN configurations without switching contexts.
Network Administrator
Uses this to monitor peer health and authorize new remote users in real-time during shifts.
DevOps Engineer
Automates the provisioning of new nodes into secure virtual networks for development environments.
Remote Team Lead
Quickly adds new team members to project-specific networks as they join the company.
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Add more capabilities.
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Headscale (Tailscale Alternative)
Manage your private Tailscale network via Headscale. control users, nodes, and pre-auth keys directly from your AI agent.
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.
Cloudflare Tunnel
Manage Cloudflare Tunnels directly from your AI agent. list, create, and configure secure Zero Trust connections to your private infrastructure.
Cisco Meraki
Manage cloud-managed networking via Cisco Meraki. track devices, monitor clients, and audit network health directly from any AI agent.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep ZeroTier connected.
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Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about ZeroTier.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the ZeroTier MCP to manage my private VPN?
Yes. You can use it to manage your networks, authorize members, and check your node's status using natural language commands.
How does ZeroTier MCP help with remote team access?
It makes onboarding much faster. You can authorize new team members to join your private networks instantly without leaving your chat app.
Does ZeroTier MCP work with my local controller?
Yes, it includes capabilities to manage and update network configurations on your local controller as well as your central networks.
Can I use ZeroTier MCP to troubleshoot network issues?
Absolutely. You can use it to list known peers and see their network paths, which helps you identify where a connection is dropping.
Is ZeroTier MCP good for managing a home lab?
It's perfect for a home lab. You can quickly join or leave networks and check your local node status to keep your lab running smoothly.
Do I need to know API commands to use ZeroTier MCP?
No. You just talk to your AI agent in plain English. The Connector handles all the technical details of the ZeroTier API for you.
Can I authorize a new device to join my network using the AI?
Yes. You can use the update_central_network_member capability. Just provide the Network ID and the Member ID, and set the authorized parameter to true.
How do I check if my local ZeroTier service is running correctly?
Ask the agent to run get_local_status. It will return your node's address, version, and online status directly from the local service.
Can I see which peers my node is currently connected to?
Yes, the list_local_peers capability retrieves all known peers and their connection paths from your local ZeroTier node.
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