Zilliz Cloud Connector for AI agents.
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Manage vector databases and similarity searches through natural language.
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Why people use Zilliz Cloud
Zilliz Cloud for Faster Vector Database Management
This Connector changes that by bringing the database into your chat. You just ask your agent to list your collections or describe a specific one, and it happens instantly. You get a clear view of your infrastructure without ever leaving your workspace.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct, conversational control over your vector database without writing a single line of SDK code.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Debugging collection schemas
An AI engineer asks the agent to describe a collection to verify the dimension size and metadata fields for a new RAG pipeline.
- Real-world use case 02
Rapid prototyping of embeddings
A developer wants to see if a new set of embeddings works by running a search and viewing the results instantly in the chat.
- Real-world use case 03
Cleaning up old data
A data scientist wants to drop old backup collections to save on cluster costs using the drop_collection capability.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Zilliz Cloud capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Zilliz Cloud.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Zilliz Cloud.
- 01 Capability
Create collection
Creates a new vector collection using a provided JSON body. Use this to spin up new storage for different data types.
- 02 Capability
Delete entities
Removes specific entries from a chosen collection. This is useful for cleaning up outdated or incorrect records.
- 03 Capability
Describe collection
Pulls the schema and details for a specific vector collection. Use this to verify dimensions and metadata fields.
- 04 Capability
List collections
Shows every vector collection currently in your Zilliz cluster. This helps you keep track of all your active data sets.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Zilliz Cloud.
- 05 Capability
Drop collection
Deletes an entire collection and its associated data from the cluster. This is the quickest way to clear out old data.
- 06 Capability
Insert entities
Adds new vector and scalar data into your collection. Use this to populate your database with new information.
- 07 Capability
Load collection
Loads a specific collection into memory for active searching. This helps you manage your cluster's active resources.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Zilliz Cloud.
- 08 Capability
Query entities
Finds records using metadata filters and boolean expressions. This allows for precise data retrieval based on specific attributes.
- 09 Capability
Release collection
Removes a collection from memory to free up cluster resources. Use this to optimize your costs and search availability.
- 10 Capability
Search vectors
Performs a vector similarity search using a specific JSON configuration. This is how you find the most relevant items in your data.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Zilliz Cloud to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Zilliz Cloud 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_RKv8SXkDaOvT7RS1nwfoO7ZP8GbUdouO1cKQtzMb/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 Zilliz Cloud, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Zilliz Cloud for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RKv8SXkDaOvT7RS1nwfoO7ZP8GbUdouO1cKQtzMb/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 Zilliz Cloud URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Zilliz Cloud in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"zilliz-cloud": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RKv8SXkDaOvT7RS1nwfoO7ZP8GbUdouO1cKQtzMb/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 Zilliz Cloud
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Zilliz Cloud, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"zilliz-cloud": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RKv8SXkDaOvT7RS1nwfoO7ZP8GbUdouO1cKQtzMb/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 Zilliz Cloud
Ask Copilot: "Using Zilliz Cloud, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"zilliz-cloud": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RKv8SXkDaOvT7RS1nwfoO7ZP8GbUdouO1cKQtzMb/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 Zilliz Cloud
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Zilliz Cloud, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"zilliz-cloud": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RKv8SXkDaOvT7RS1nwfoO7ZP8GbUdouO1cKQtzMb/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 Zilliz Cloud
Ask Cline: "Using Zilliz Cloud, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add zilliz-cloud --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RKv8SXkDaOvT7RS1nwfoO7ZP8GbUdouO1cKQtzMb/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 Zilliz Cloud
Ask Claude: "Using Zilliz Cloud, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Zilliz Cloud can move forward.
This is for the AI engineer who needs to test search accuracy in seconds, the data scientist monitoring cluster health without manual scripts, and the developer building RAG systems who wants to manage vector data through conversation.
AI Engineer
Uses this to quickly verify collection schemas and test search results during the RAG development loop.
Data Scientist
Uses this to monitor data distribution and manage cluster memory without writing repetitive Python scripts.
Backend Developer
Uses this to manage vector database operations and metadata queries during the application build phase.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Chroma (Vector DB)
Manage vector embeddings via Chroma. list collections, query embeddings, and audit document counts directly from any AI agent.
OpenSearch Vector
Run k-NN vector searches on OpenSearch. create indexes, upsert embeddings, query similar documents, and manage your vector store from any AI agent.
Typesense Vector Search
Automate vector similarity searches via Typesense. index documents, manage collections, and execute semantic queries directly from your AI agent.
Pinecone
Equip your AI agent to manage your Pinecone vector databases. Query embeddings, fetch metrics, manage collections, and run stats natively via chat.
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Before you connect
Questions about Zilliz Cloud.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What is the Zilliz Cloud MCP for?
This Connector lets your AI agent manage your Zilliz Cloud vector database. You can perform tasks like creating collections, inserting data, and running similarity searches through natural language.
Can I use Zilliz Cloud MCP to manage my vector collections?
Yes. You can list all existing collections, create new ones with specific configurations, and even drop entire collections when they are no longer needed.
Does Zilliz Cloud MCP help with similarity searches?
Yes, it allows your agent to execute high-performance vector similarity searches using your custom metrics and configurations.
How does Zilliz Cloud MCP handle memory management?
It provides capabilities to load specific collections into memory for active use and release them when you're done, helping you optimize your cluster resources.
Can Zilliz Cloud MCP filter my data based on metadata?
Absolutely. You can query your entities using complex boolean expressions and metadata filters to find specific records quickly.
Is Zilliz Cloud MCP good for AI engineers?
It's a great fit for AI engineers because it allows for rapid prototyping of RAG systems and quick verification of search results without writing boilerplate code.
How do I find my Cluster Endpoint?
You can find your Cluster Endpoint in the Zilliz Cloud Console under the 'Cluster Details' page. It typically looks like https://in01-xxxxxxxxxxxx.vectordb.zillizcloud.com.
Why do I need to 'load' a collection before searching?
Zilliz requires collections to be loaded into memory to perform high-performance similarity searches. Use the load_collection capability to make your data available for search.
Can I filter my vector search using metadata?
Yes, Zilliz supports hybrid search. You can use the query_entities capability for metadata-only filtering or include filtering expressions in your search_vectors JSON configuration.
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