How to Use the Affinda MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Affinda to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file via the Settings menu. Add the Affinda MCP Server details under the mcpServers key. Restart the app completely to see the tools appear.

Q: Can Claude Desktop process local PDFs with Affinda?

Not directly from your hard drive right now. The createdocument tool requires a public URL for the PDF or image. You need to host the file somewhere accessible first.

Parse resumes and invoices directly in Claude Desktop without copying JSON by hand.

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Extract structured data from any PDF using Claude Desktop

Affinda acts as your dedicated document parser right inside Claude. You drop a public URL into the chat, and the agent calls `create_document` to pull the file. It skips the manual data entry and feeds the raw text straight into your conversation context. Once the file hits the system, Claude uses `get_document` to pull the exact fields you need. If you uploaded a candidate's resume, your agent reads the parsed work history and education instantly. You skip reading the PDF entirely and just ask questions about the candidate.

Map out your Affinda workspaces

Getting organized matters when you handle hundreds of invoices. The `list_workspaces` tool tells your AI exactly where specific batches of files live in your account. You point Claude at a specific container, and it knows where to look for the raw data. Finding specific document models works the same way. By running `list_document_types`, Claude figures out if your account supports passports, receipts, or custom forms. You never have to log into the web dashboard to check your available parsers.

Track processing status via MCP Server

Large batches take time to process. Claude checks the progress of your queue by calling `list_documents` through the MCP connection behind the scenes. The agent sees exactly which files finished parsing and which ones are still pending. You just ask for a progress report. The AI client handles the API checks and gives you a plain English summary of what finished. You keep working on other tasks while the server handles the heavy lifting.

Setup guide

Set up Affinda 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 Affinda 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 Affinda 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 affinda-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Affinda MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file via the Settings menu. Add the Affinda MCP Server details under the `mcpServers` key. Restart the app completely to see the tools appear.

Not directly from your hard drive right now. The `create_document` tool requires a public URL for the PDF or image. You need to host the file somewhere accessible first.

Yes. You paste the remote MCP server URL into the Custom Connectors section under Settings. The tools will show up in your browser chat immediately.

Everything from driver licenses to complex financial invoices. Your agent runs `list_document_types` to see exactly what models your specific account tier supports.

Your candidate work histories and personal details travel through encrypted channels. The V8 Isolate Sandbox ensures that no cross-talk happens between active sessions. Data gets parsed, returned as JSON, and the MCP connection drops.

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