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Inheribase provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets your local AI assistant interact with your vault securely. This integration is designed for humans who want their AI to help manage their digital inheritance — not for autonomous bots. Your AI assistant acts on your behalf, within the permissions you grant through scoped API keys.

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API key types

Before connecting an AI assistant, generate an API key from Dashboard → Settings → API Keys. Inheribase offers two key types with different permission scopes:
Key prefixAccess levelUse case
sk_human_...Full vault accessPersonal, trusted environments
sk_agent_...Restricted (read + check-in only)Shared or automated setups
Use sk_agent_... keys when configuring AI assistants in shared environments. Reserve sk_human_... keys for personal, single-user setups where you fully control the environment.

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Getting connected

1

Generate an API key

Navigate to Dashboard → Settings → API Keys and generate a scoped key.Choose sk_human_... for full access or sk_agent_... for restricted access. Copy the key immediately — it is only shown once.
2

Configure your AI

Add Inheribase to your AI assistant’s MCP configuration using your API key.See the MCP Server guide for step-by-step setup instructions for Claude Desktop and other MCP-compatible tools.
3

Start managing your estate

Once connected, your AI assistant can:
  • Store assets — Encrypt and upload documents, images, and files to your vault.
  • Check vault status — Monitor your succession timeline and Dead Man’s Switch health.
  • Perform check-ins — Reset your Dead Man’s Switch timer to confirm you are active.

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Next steps

MCP Server setup

Installation and configuration guide for the Inheribase MCP server.

MCP specification

Technical reference for tool definitions, authentication, and the JSON-RPC protocol.

API reference

REST API for developers building custom integrations on the Inheribase protocol.