3Scribe MCP Server for Claude Code 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add 3Scribe as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add 3scribe --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About 3Scribe MCP Server
Unlock the power of spoken word with 3Scribe, your automated partner for high-precision audio and video transcription. By connecting 3Scribe to your AI agent, you eliminate the friction of manual data entry from media files. Your agent can now orchestrate the entire transcription lifecycle—from submitting public URLs to auditing job statuses and retrieving final text—all through simple natural language commands. Whether it’s meeting minutes or video captions, your agent acts as a direct bridge to 3Scribe's powerful recognition engine.
Claude Code registers 3Scribe as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 4 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where 3Scribe data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Automated Transcription — Create new transcription jobs by providing a public URL to your audio or video files
- Job Monitoring — Track the status of your transcriptions in real-time (Requested, Processing, Completed, Error)
- Text Retrieval — Access raw text transcripts or detailed word-level data with timestamps and speaker IDs
- Project Management — List all transcription jobs, filter by status, and delete old or unnecessary projects
- Language Detection — Specify transcription languages or let the AI auto-detect the spoken language
The 3Scribe MCP Server exposes 4 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect 3Scribe to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the 3Scribe MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using 3Scribe
Ask Claude: "Using 3Scribe, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the 3Scribe MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with 3Scribe through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using 3Scribe tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
3Scribe + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the 3Scribe MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed 3Scribe tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query 3Scribe nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe 3Scribe outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query 3Scribe status endpoints and alert on anomalies
3Scribe MCP Tools for Claude Code (4)
These 4 tools become available when you connect 3Scribe to Claude Code via MCP:
create_job
You must provide a valid public URL. Returns a Job ID useful for tracking progress. Initiate a new audio or video transcription job in 3Scribe via a public media URL
delete_job
This is an irreversible destructive action. Requires the Job ID. Permanently delete a transcription task and its associated data from the 3Scribe account
get_job
You must provide the Job ID. Check the status and retrieve the generated text of a specific 3Scribe transcription job
list_jobs
Retrieve a paginated list of all transcription tasks from the 3Scribe account
Example Prompts for 3Scribe in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with 3Scribe immediately.
"Transcribe the audio from this URL: https://example.com/podcast.mp3"
"What is the status of my transcription job 54321?"
"Delete my old transcription job with ID 99999."
Troubleshooting 3Scribe MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting 3Scribe to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
3Scribe + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating 3Scribe MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect 3Scribe with your favorite client
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Connect 3Scribe to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 4 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.