ActiveTrail MCP Server for Claude Code 5 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add ActiveTrail 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 activetrail --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About ActiveTrail MCP Server
Connect your ActiveTrail account to your AI agent to unlock professional email and SMS marketing capabilities. From creating detailed contact profiles to monitoring campaign performance and managing group segments, your agent handles your marketing ecosystem through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers ActiveTrail as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 5 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where ActiveTrail data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Contact Management — Create, update, and list contacts to maintain a healthy and engaged subscriber base
- Campaign Monitoring — List active and past email or SMS campaigns and retrieve real-time performance statistics
- Group Segmentation — Manage contact groups and segments to ensure your messages reach the right audience
- SMS Automation — Send and track SMS messages directly from your chat interface for immediate customer outreach
- Real-time Analytics — Quickly audit opens, clicks, and engagement patterns for your marketing efforts
The ActiveTrail MCP Server exposes 5 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 ActiveTrail to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ActiveTrail 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 ActiveTrail
Ask Claude: "Using ActiveTrail, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the ActiveTrail MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with ActiveTrail 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 ActiveTrail 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
ActiveTrail + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the ActiveTrail MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed ActiveTrail tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query ActiveTrail nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe ActiveTrail outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query ActiveTrail status endpoints and alert on anomalies
ActiveTrail MCP Tools for Claude Code (5)
These 5 tools become available when you connect ActiveTrail to Claude Code via MCP:
create_contact
Email is required. Add a new subscriber to the ActiveTrail system with email and personal details
list_campaigns
Retrieve a list of sent and draft email or SMS campaigns in ActiveTrail
list_contacts
Retrieve the full directory of subscribers from the ActiveTrail account
list_groups
Retrieve the list of segments and groups configured in the ActiveTrail account
send_sms
Requires the phone number and SMS body text. Send an immediate SMS text message notification via the ActiveTrail gateway
Example Prompts for ActiveTrail in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with ActiveTrail immediately.
"Show me the performance of my last email campaign."
Troubleshooting ActiveTrail MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting ActiveTrail to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
ActiveTrail + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating ActiveTrail 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 ActiveTrail with your favorite client
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Connect ActiveTrail to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 5 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.