How to Use the Aha! MCP in Claude

Pull live Aha! product roadmaps and file new feature ideas directly inside Claude Desktop without shifting browser tabs.

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Connect Aha! MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Aha! to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Run your backlog reviews inside Claude Desktop

Running `list_releases` pulls your active roadmap directly into your chat window. This MCP integration lets you query schedule details without leaving your workspace to check what engineering is building next. You can dive deep into specific items with `get_feature` to pull requirements or status updates instantly. Your agent parses the raw JSON payload and presents a clean summary so you can make decisions on the fly.

Capture user feedback instantly with this MCP Server

Logging suggestions is instant when you use `create_idea` to capture feedback. Instead of losing your train of thought, you log customer requests or product team brain dumps directly into your backlog. This tool formats the incoming text, assigns it to the right workspace, and ensures your product managers see it during triage. You keep your focus on the conversation while your agent handles the administrative overhead.

Audit your product ideas without manual searches

Sifting backlog submissions gets easier with `list_ideas` running inside your workspace. Run it to pull the latest entries straight into your desktop window for quick review. You can ask your agent to group these ideas by theme or identify duplicates before your next planning meeting. Running `list_features` alongside this list helps you map incoming requests to active development tracks in seconds using this lightweight MCP Server.

Setup guide

Set up Aha! 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 Aha! 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 Aha! 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 aha-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Aha! MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your chat and ask the agent to list your current plans. The desktop client calls `list_releases` behind the scenes to fetch your roadmap data instantly.

Yes, you can submit suggestions without leaving the app. Just tell your agent the idea details, and it executes `create_idea` to log it in your workspace immediately.

Type a quick prompt asking about a specific ticket or release. Your agent runs `get_feature` or `list_features` to pull the exact status and displays it in your chat.

No command-line tools are required for daily use. Once you configure your local json file with the MCP server credentials, the desktop app manages the connection automatically.

Your product strategy data never touches third-party databases. The server runs inside a secure, ephemeral V8 isolate sandbox that only passes API payloads directly between your workspace and your local client.

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