Claude Desktop ​

Connect your Vinkius Cloud MCP server to Claude Desktop, the app built by Anthropic — the company that invented MCP. As the original MCP host, Claude Desktop provides the most integrated MCP experience: Desktop Extensions (.mcpb one-click install), three operational modes (Chat, Cowork, Code), Projects, Artifacts, and the latest Sonnet 4.6 model.

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Claude Desktop
by Anthropic · claude.ai
TRANSPORT
Streamable HTTP ✓
PLATFORM
macOS · Windows
MCP VIA
Desktop Extensions (.mcpb)
MODEL
Sonnet 4.6 (Feb 2026)

Why Claude Desktop for MCP ​

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP implementation, built by the company that created the protocol. It sets the standard for how MCP should work — Desktop Extensions make installation one-click, Cowork mode uses MCP tools autonomously, and Code mode leverages tools for IDE-grade development.

What makes Claude Desktop unique for MCP:

  • The original MCP host — Built by Anthropic, who invented MCP. Reference implementation for all other clients
  • Desktop Extensions — .mcpb files for one-click MCP server installation. Connect to file systems, calendars, emails, messaging, and databases
  • Three modes — Chat (conversational, system-wide hotkey), Cowork (autonomous agent with sub-agents in sandboxed VM), Code (interactive IDE with diff review, live previews, GitHub PR auto-fix/merge)
  • Projects — Organize conversations, documents, and MCP tools into dedicated workspaces
  • Artifacts — Interactive outputs in a live side panel: code, dashboards, visualizations, reports. Persistent, editable, AI-embeddable. Available on free tier
  • Sonnet 4.6 — Latest model (February 2026) with enhanced coding and agent capabilities. Opus 4.5 (November 2025) for advanced reasoning
  • Cowork sub-agents — Autonomous mode spawns task-specific sub-processes in an isolated VM for complex projects
  • Code mode — Local/SSH/cloud environments, visual diff review with inline comments, live previews, Git history management
  • GitHub integration — PR monitoring, auto-fix, auto-merge from within Code mode
  • Enterprise deployment — MSIX (Windows) / PKG (Mac) installers with admin controls
  • Cross-device sync — Conversations, Projects, and preferences sync across desktop, web, and mobile

Quick Connect ​

1. Create a Connection Token ​

In Vinkius Cloud, open your server's Dashboard → Connection Tokens and create a new token. Copy the generated URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/{TOKEN}/mcp

2. Configure MCP in Claude Desktop ​

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config. Add your Vinkius Cloud server:

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vinkius": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/{TOKEN}/mcp"
    }
  }
}

3. Use in Any Mode ​

  • Chat — Ask questions that invoke MCP tools naturally
  • Cowork — Let Claude autonomously use your tools for multi-step tasks
  • Code — Reference MCP data while coding with live diff review

FAQ ​

Does Claude Desktop support MCP? Yes. It's the original MCP host by Anthropic who created MCP. Desktop Extensions (.mcpb) + manual config.

What are the three modes? Chat (conversational), Cowork (autonomous agent with sub-agents), Code (interactive IDE with diffs and previews).

What is the latest model? Sonnet 4.6 (February 2026). Opus 4.5 (November 2025) for advanced reasoning.

Are Artifacts free? Yes. Projects and Artifacts are available on all Claude plans, including free.