How to Use the ActiveCampaign MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the ActiveCampaign MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http activecampaign -- in your terminal. Make sure all flags like --transport are placed before the server name. You can verify the connection by running claude mcp list.

Q: What is the minimum data required to create a contact?

You only need to provide an email address to run createcontact. Any other profile details like names or phone numbers are optional and can be added later using the same tool.

Run terminal commands to manage your ActiveCampaign contacts, pipelines, and tags directly from your shell.

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Automate marketing tasks using this MCP Server

Claude Code turns your terminal into a headless marketing engine. You can pipe database exports directly into `create_contact` to bulk-import users without opening a browser or writing custom Python scripts. Setting up cron jobs that fetch local logs allows you to automatically update your mailing lists using `add_contact_to_list`. It works in the background while you focus on core development.

Query contacts and deal pipelines via CLI

Stop logging into slow web portals to check on your sales pipeline. Claude Code uses `list_deals` to pull active opportunities and format them as clean text inside your terminal session. If you need to inspect a specific user, the agent runs `list_contacts` to search your database by email. You get instant access to their profile details, tags, and list memberships right in your shell.

Tag contacts and trigger automations instantly

Applying tags from the command line takes seconds. Claude Code invokes `add_tag_to_contact` to apply tags to any profile, which immediately kicks off your automated email sequences. Because this MCP connection works entirely through standard input and output, you can chain these tools with grep, awk, or your own bash scripts. It gives backend developers direct control over their marketing stack.

Setup guide

Set up ActiveCampaign MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see activecampaign-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest ActiveCampaign transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available ActiveCampaign tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http activecampaign-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the ActiveCampaign MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "activecampaign-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ActiveCampaign MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http activecampaign -- ` in your terminal. Make sure all flags like `--transport` are placed before the server name. You can verify the connection by running `claude mcp list`.

Yes, you can pipe local data files directly into Claude Code. The agent will parse the input and run `create_contact` sequentially for each record. It is perfect for headless data migrations and sync scripts.

Absolutely. Because Claude Code is a CLI tool, you can trigger its actions inside bash scripts, CI/CD pipelines, or cron jobs. This lets you schedule recurring updates to your subscriber lists without manual intervention.

You only need to provide an email address to run `create_contact`. Any other profile details like names or phone numbers are optional and can be added later using the same tool.

Your contact details, email addresses, and sales deal values are protected by transport-layer security and token-based authentication. Vinkius processes all requests in secure, isolated environments, meaning your credentials never leak into your terminal history or local log files.

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