How to Use the ActiveTrail MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect ActiveTrail to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the MCP server configuration. Once you save and restart the app, the tools will appear in your chat interface.

Q: Does ActiveTrail on Claude Desktop support contact segmentation?

Yes, the listgroups tool lets Claude Desktop pull your existing audience segments. You can ask your agent to analyze these groups to target the right subscribers.

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Browse ActiveTrail lists inside Claude Desktop

The `list_contacts` tool fetches your entire subscriber directory so you can inspect marketing lists inside your chat window. You can also use `list_groups` to pull up segments and targets before planning a message blast. Instead of exporting CSV files to verify who is on what list, you ask your agent to check the records. This MCP connection lets Claude Desktop query your live database directly, giving you real-time counts and segment statuses.

Add new subscribers instantly via MCP Server tools

The `create_contact` tool inserts new subscribers into your marketing lists using their email and personal details. You can pass raw text from support logs or lead forms directly to your agent to update your database. This means you bypass the manual import screen entirely. Just paste a list of new sign-ups into Claude Desktop, and the agent calls the API to create the records one by one, keeping your lists fresh.

Track drafts and send urgent texts from your chat

The `list_campaigns` tool retrieves your sent and draft email or SMS campaigns so you can audit past performance. When you need to send an urgent alert, `send_sms` fires a text message immediately through the ActiveTrail gateway. You don't have to log into a separate web dashboard to see what went out yesterday. Your agent reads the campaign history, drafts a follow-up, and texts your target list using these live tools.

Setup guide

Set up ActiveTrail MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The ActiveTrail MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the ActiveTrail MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under activetrail-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about ActiveTrail MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the MCP server configuration. Once you save and restart the app, the tools will appear in your chat interface.

Yes. You can use the agent to write your message and then invoke the `send_sms` tool to dispatch it to a specific phone number. It handles the delivery through your existing gateway setup.

Yes, the `list_groups` tool lets Claude Desktop pull your existing audience segments. You can ask your agent to analyze these groups to target the right subscribers.

No, you don't. Once the MCP server is configured, you interact with your marketing tools using plain English commands in the chat box.

Your subscriber emails and phone numbers are protected by Vinkius's zero-trust V8 isolate sandbox. No contact data is stored on Vinkius servers, and the connection uses ephemeral environments that wipe clean after use.

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