Give Claude Superpowers with Vinkius Cloud Docs
Think of Vinkius Cloud like a universal adapter for Claude. Instead of just chatting with the AI, you can connect it to your everyday software or give it step-by-step instructions via Agent Skills (Text Instructions and Playbooks) to follow.
Simply put, you don't need to know anything about code, APIs, or infrastructure. You just write what you want the AI to do, and Vinkius Cloud handles the magic behind the scenes.
What is MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is just the technical name for the "universal adapter" that Claude uses to connect to the outside world. Vinkius Cloud takes care of this completely, so you never have to worry about how it works.
Sign in
Go to cloud.vinkius.com and authenticate with Google or GitHub. Authentication is passwordless — the platform uses OAuth 2.0 and creates your account on first login.
- Google — Works with Google Workspace and personal Gmail accounts.
- GitHub — Recommended if your team already collaborates through GitHub, since it simplifies team invites later.
Once authenticated, you land on the Dashboard.
The Dashboard
The Dashboard is your control center. Everything updates in real time, so you can monitor your entire setup without leaving the page.
Overview Numbers
The top row shows four key metrics at a glance:
| Metric | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Total Servers | How many MCP servers you have deployed across all modes: OpenAPI Import (Paste API Spec URL), Manual API (Connect Your Own API Endpoints), and Agent Skills (Text Instructions and Playbooks) |
| Active | How many are currently online and working properly |
| Total Tools | The total number of unique actions Claude can take. If you connected software that can do 50 different things, this shows 50 |
| DLP Shield Enabled | How many servers have DLP Shield (Hide Private Data) active |
Usage Analytics
AI models charge based on how much data they read and write. The Token Analytics panel tracks exactly how much data your AI is processing through your connected software over a 30-day window:
- Total Tokens — The total amount of tokens processed. This helps you track and estimate any costs from your AI provider.
- Average per Request — Helps you spot which actions use the most data, so you can turn on our FinOps Guard (Reduce Token Costs) to shrink responses automatically.
- Top Tools — A ranked list of the actions your AI uses most often, showing you exactly what it finds most useful.
No traffic yet?
If you haven't connected Claude yet, this section shows a prompt guiding you to the Quick Connect guide. Usage numbers will appear automatically as soon as Claude starts using your abilities.
DLP Shield
The DLP Shield (Hide Private Data) is an invisible shield that sits between your software and the AI. It acts like a security guard, reading every piece of data your software tries to send to Claude, and automatically deleting anything sensitive before the AI ever sees it.
The panel shows two key indicators:
- PII Redactions — How many sensitive fields (like emails, phone numbers, or credit cards) have been automatically removed. A high number here means the DLP Shield (Hide Private Data) is actively protecting your data.
- Payloads Truncated — How many massive responses were automatically truncated by FinOps Guard (Reduce Token Costs) to save you money on AI data costs.
Activity Diary (Audit Log)
The bottom of the Dashboard shows exactly what your AI is doing in real time. Every time Claude uses one of your tools, you see it instantly: when it happened, what action it took, how long it took, and whether it succeeded.
This gives you total peace of mind. When you ask Claude to do something, you can watch the request happen live. It proves the connection is working and gives you complete visibility into exactly how your AI is behaving.
First steps
When you first create an account, an Onboarding Banner appears on the Dashboard. It walks you through three milestones:
- Connect your first software — Choose from OpenAPI Import (Paste API Spec URL), Manual API (Connect Your Own API Endpoints), or Agent Skills (Text Instructions and Playbooks). Most users start with OpenAPI Import (Paste API Spec URL) because it's the fastest.
- Connect to Claude — Use Quick Connect to link Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or any compatible AI. You'll get a simple configuration to copy and paste.
- Watch it work — Ask Claude to do something and watch the Activity Diary (Audit Log) update in real time.
The banner disappears automatically once your connection is working.
The request lifecycle
When Claude uses one of your abilities through Vinkius Cloud, five things happen instantly:
01
Authentication
Claude sends a request to your unique link. We verify the secret password to make sure it's really you.
02
Translation
We instantly translate Claude's request into the exact language your software understands, automatically adding any login details you saved securely.
03
Action Taken
Your software does the work and sends the answer back. This happens in a highly secure, isolated Secure Cloud Runtime (V8 Sandbox).
04
DLP Shield (Hide Private Data)
The answer passes through our DLP Shield (Hide Private Data). We scan for sensitive information (like emails or credit cards) and delete them. We also shrink massive responses to save you money via FinOps Guard (Reduce Token Costs).
05
Delivery
The safe, clean answer goes back to Claude so it can finish its task. The whole process takes milliseconds.
Glossary
Here is what we mean when we use these terms:
| Concept | What it means |
|---|---|
| Server | A hosted endpoint that exposes tools to AI clients via the Model Context Protocol |
| Tool | A single function that an AI model can discover and call — typically mapped to an API endpoint |
| Connection Link | Your unique, secret web address that plugs Claude into your software |
| DLP Shield | DLP Shield (Hide Private Data) — automatically redacts PII from API responses before they reach AI models |
| FinOps Guard | FinOps Guard (Reduce Token Costs) — payload size control that prevents oversized API responses from consuming excessive tokens |
| Toon Compression | Toon Compression (Compact Tool Spec) — a compression format that reduces tool description size by 30-50% |
| Egress Firewall | The security layer that inspects every response before forwarding it to AI clients |
| Agent Skills | Agent Skills (Text Instructions and Playbooks) — text-based knowledge blocks (procedures, playbooks, FAQs) that AI agents can discover and use |
| Activity Diary | Activity Diary (Audit Log) — a live feed of all tool invocations, tokens, latency, and status codes |
| Secure Cloud Runtime | Secure Cloud Runtime (V8 Sandbox) — isolated server hosting environment to run tools securely on the global edge |
Next steps
DEPLOY SERVER
Deploy Secure Claude MCP Server
Deploy via OpenAPI Import (Paste API Spec URL), Manual API (Connect Your Own API Endpoints), or Agent Skills (Text Instructions and Playbooks) in under a minute.
Deploy Server →CONNECTConnect to Claude
Plug your new connection into Claude in 30 seconds.
Connect now →SECURITYSafety and Privacy
See how we protect your passwords and block sensitive data from reaching the AI.
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vinkius Cloud?
Vinkius Cloud is a managed runtime for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It sits between your company's software and AI clients — handling protocol translation, authentication, data protection, and hosting so you don't need to build or maintain MCP infrastructure yourself.
How long does it take to set up?
Most users go from sign-in to a live connection in under 60 seconds. The fastest way is OpenAPI Import (Paste API Spec URL): paste a link to your software's manual, enter your login details, and click Deploy.
Which AI tools can I connect to?
Any modern AI tool that supports the 'MCP' standard works, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, and VS Code. We give you a simple configuration block to copy and paste to get started instantly.
Do I need to connect software?
No. You can use Agent Skills (Text Instructions and Playbooks) to type out rules, checklists, and business procedures in plain English. Claude reads these notes and learns how to handle situations exactly the way you want.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Every connection automatically includes our DLP Shield (Hide Private Data), which deletes sensitive information (like emails and credit cards) before it reaches the AI. Your passwords are encrypted in a highly secure vault.
What does the Dashboard show?
The Dashboard gives you real-time visibility into your entire setup: how many connections are active, how many abilities your AI has, how much data it is using, how much sensitive data we've blocked, and a live feed of every action Claude takes.