Affinda MCP Server for Claude Code 5 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Affinda 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 affinda --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Affinda MCP Server
Connect your Affinda account to your AI agent to unlock powerful intelligent document processing (IDP). From automatically extracting details from resumes and invoices to auditing document statuses across your workspaces, your agent handles structured data extraction through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Affinda 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 Affinda data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Automated Document Parsing — Upload PDFs or images of resumes, invoices, and passports for high-accuracy JSON extraction
- Workspace Oversight — List and audit documents within your specific workspaces to maintain organizational control
- Extraction Model Management — List available document types (Resume, Invoice, Receipt, etc.) supported by your account
- Real-time Status Tracking — Retrieve the parsing status and technical metadata for any uploaded document
- Metadata Insights — Quickly identify processing errors or missing data across your document library directly from chat
The Affinda 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 Affinda to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Affinda 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 Affinda
Ask Claude: "Using Affinda, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Affinda MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Affinda 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 Affinda 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
Affinda + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Affinda MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Affinda tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Affinda nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Affinda outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Affinda status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Affinda MCP Tools for Claude Code (5)
These 5 tools become available when you connect Affinda to Claude Code via MCP:
create_document
Defaults to synchronous waiting for the output. Upload and parse a PDF or image into Affinda via its public URL for high-accuracy JSON extraction
get_document
Retrieve the fully structured JSON data and status for a specific processed document in Affinda
list_document_types
Retrieve exactly which parsing models the Affinda account supports (e.g. Resume, Invoice, Passport)
list_documents
Retrieve all parsed documents in an Affinda workspace with their processing status
list_workspaces
Retrieve all container workspaces for documents created within your Affinda account
Example Prompts for Affinda in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Affinda immediately.
"List all documents in my 'HR Recruitment' workspace."
"Parse this resume URL: https://example.com/cv.pdf using the 'resume' model."
"List the available document types in my account."
Troubleshooting Affinda MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Affinda to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Affinda + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Affinda 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 Affinda with your favorite client
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Connect Affinda to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 5 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.