Brand.dev Connector for AI agents.
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Search and audit official industry codes for market research and data categorization.
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Why people use Brand.dev
Fix Manual Industry Research with NAICS/SIC Classification API
This Connector lets your agent do the hunting for you. You just tell your agent what the business does, and it pulls the correct NAICS or SIC codes and metadata instantly. You get a clean, verified dataset without ever opening a second tab.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to official industry classifications without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Automating Lead Categorization
A BD lead has a list of 500 companies and needs to know which ones are software publishers.
- Real-world use case 02
Analyzing Market Segments
A researcher needs to understand the hierarchy of manufacturing.
- Real-world use case 03
Cleaning Messy CRM Data
A data architect is cleaning up a messy CRM.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete Brand.dev capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Brand.dev.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through Brand.dev.
- 01 Capability
Get classification details
Get the full description and metadata for a specific code. Use this to see exactly what a classification covers.
- 02 Capability
Search naics codes
Search for NAICS codes using keywords. This is how you find the right codes for North American industries.
- 03 Capability
Check api status
See if the classification service is online. This helps you know if your research workflow is ready to go.
- 04 Capability
Search sic codes
Search for SIC codes using keywords. Use this to find standardized codes for older or specific industry types.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Brand.dev to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Brand.dev 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_tmydskbHzFJgwybdd99pQihkFkkmO7OOss4yRYpH/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 Brand.dev, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Brand.dev for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tmydskbHzFJgwybdd99pQihkFkkmO7OOss4yRYpH/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 Brand.dev URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Brand.dev in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"naicssic-classification-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tmydskbHzFJgwybdd99pQihkFkkmO7OOss4yRYpH/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 Brand.dev
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Brand.dev, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"naicssic-classification-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tmydskbHzFJgwybdd99pQihkFkkmO7OOss4yRYpH/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 Brand.dev
Ask Copilot: "Using Brand.dev, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"naicssic-classification-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tmydskbHzFJgwybdd99pQihkFkkmO7OOss4yRYpH/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 Brand.dev
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Brand.dev, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"naicssic-classification-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tmydskbHzFJgwybdd99pQihkFkkmO7OOss4yRYpH/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 Brand.dev
Ask Cline: "Using Brand.dev, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add naicssic-classification-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tmydskbHzFJgwybdd99pQihkFkkmO7OOss4yRYpH/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 Brand.dev
Ask Claude: "Using Brand.dev, show me...". 4 tools are ready
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Work Brand.dev can move forward.
Market researchers and data architects who are tired of manual data entry and want to automate the boring parts of industry categorization.
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Verifying categories for client reports and pulling official metadata to ensure data integrity.
Business Development Lead
Categorizing new leads for outreach by finding the correct industry codes quickly.
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Before you connect
Questions about Brand.dev.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What is the NAICS/SIC Classification API used for?
It helps you find and verify official industry codes for businesses in North America. You can use it to categorize leads, conduct market research, or audit your existing data to ensure everything is classified correctly.
Can this Connector help with market research?
Yes. It allows your agent to instantly pull industry titles and metadata, making it much faster to analyze market segments or research competitor categories without manual searching.
Does this capability work for both NAICS and SIC codes?
It supports both systems. You can search for NAICS codes for modern classifications or SIC codes for older, standardized systems depending on your project's needs.
How does the NAICS/SIC Classification API improve my workflow?
It removes the need to manually browse government portals. Your agent handles the queries and returns the exact codes and descriptions you need directly in your chat.
Can I use this to audit my current business data?
Absolutely. You can have your agent check your existing records against the official classification metadata to find inconsistencies and ensure your database is accurate.
Is the data from the NAICS/SIC Classification API official?
Yes, it pulls from the Brand.dev classification service, which provides standardized business classification data for industry research and auditing.
How do I find my Brand.dev API Key?
Log in to your Brand.dev dashboard, and you will find your API Key in the 'API' section. Copy and paste it below.
What is the difference between NAICS and SIC?
SIC is the older classification system, while NAICS is the modern standard used by North American statistical agencies. Both provide hierarchical metadata for industries.
Can the agent show industry descriptions?
Yes. The get_classification_details capability retrieves the official title and detailed description for any valid classification code.
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