How to Use the AddSearch MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure AddSearch with Claude Desktop?

You add the server config to your claudedesktopconfig.json file with your AddSearch API keys. Once you restart Claude Desktop, the hammer icon appears, showing that your agent can now run searches and pull analytics.

Q: Can Claude Desktop manage my AddSearch index?

Yes, your agent can add or remove pages using indexdocument and deletedocument. You must provide your Secret Key in the environment configuration for these write actions to work inside Claude Desktop.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle search pagination for AddSearch?

The agent automatically calls searchpagination when you ask for more results in Claude Desktop. This lets you browse deep index results sequentially without hitting token limits.

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Query AddSearch content directly from Claude Desktop

The AddSearch MCP Server connects Claude Desktop directly to your hosted site index via `search_keyword` and `search_filtered`. Your agent queries live documentation, checks product catalogs, or finds specific articles without you leaving the chat window. By calling `search_sorted` or `search_pagination`, Claude Desktop formats the exact results you need. You get real-time answers based on your actual web content instead of outdated training data.

Update your index using the AddSearch MCP Server

This MCP Server lets you modify your live search index from Claude Desktop using `index_document` and `delete_document`. You can feed new support docs or remove outdated pages during your conversation with the desktop client. The agent checks current listings using `list_documents` to verify what's live before making changes. This keeps your search index accurate and fresh without opening the AddSearch dashboard.

Analyze search performance in Claude Desktop

Claude Desktop pulls search metrics directly from your account using `stats_queries` and `stats_clicks`. You can ask your agent to spot trends or identify failing search terms on your website. The desktop client processes these raw analytics to build quick summaries or suggest content updates. You get immediate insights into what your users are looking for.

Setup guide

Set up AddSearch 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 AddSearch 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 AddSearch 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 addsearch-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about AddSearch MCP in Claude Desktop

You add the server config to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file with your AddSearch API keys. Once you restart Claude Desktop, the hammer icon appears, showing that your agent can now run searches and pull analytics.

Yes, your agent can add or remove pages using `index_document` and `delete_document`. You must provide your Secret Key in the environment configuration for these write actions to work inside Claude Desktop.

The agent automatically calls `search_pagination` when you ask for more results in Claude Desktop. This lets you browse deep index results sequentially without hitting token limits.

Yes, you can ask the agent to test autocomplete behavior. It uses the `autosuggest` tool to pull live suggestions from your index and displays them right in your chat window.

Yes, your AddSearch secret keys and indexed site documents stay local to your machine. Claude Desktop runs the MCP server as a local subprocess, meaning your credentials are never exposed to external third-party servers.

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