How to Use the Airship MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure Airship with Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Airship MCP Server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart Claude Desktop, the messaging tools appear as options in your chat input.

Q: Does Airship on Claude Desktop support custom segment lookups?

Yes, the getsegmentdetails tool allows Claude Desktop to pull specific audience criteria into your conversation. You can analyze these rules to refine your targeting before sending a message.

Q: How do I verify which device channels are active?

Use the listchannels tool to retrieve a list of registered devices. Your agent parses this list to identify active platforms, opt-in dates, and associated tags.

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Audit Airship lists inside Claude Desktop

The `list_static_lists` tool lets you pull active CSV-uploaded audiences into your Claude Desktop chat window via our MCP integration. You get the exact audience criteria without leaving your workspace, meaning you can verify who receives your next campaign before you write a single line of copy. Once you identify the target list, use `list_segments` and `get_segment_details` to inspect the rules governing that group. Your agent compares these rules against your current marketing brief to ensure your targeting parameters align with your goals.

Check real-time delivery status

The `get_push_status` tool queries the Airship API to show you exactly how your notifications perform. You pass the push identifier directly to Claude Desktop, and the agent returns delivery numbers, failures, and platform-specific metrics. If a specific user reports issues, run `get_channel_details` to inspect their device metadata. This reveals whether their opt-in status is active or if their device token has expired, saving you from digging through the Airship dashboard.

Map devices to named users

The `associate_named_user` tool binds a specific device channel to a unique user ID using this MCP Server. Claude Desktop executes this mapping during testing sessions, letting you verify that your test devices receive the correct personalized payloads. After mapping, you can use `list_tags` to check which behavioral tags are currently applied to that user. This ensures your automated workflows trigger the correct messages based on real-time user actions.

Setup guide

Set up Airship 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 Airship 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 Airship 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 airship-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Airship MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the Airship MCP Server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart Claude Desktop, the messaging tools appear as options in your chat input.

Yes, you can trigger notifications by asking your agent to use the `send_push_notification` tool. The agent formats the payload and transmits it through the Airship API, giving you immediate feedback on the dispatch.

Yes, the `get_segment_details` tool allows Claude Desktop to pull specific audience criteria into your conversation. You can analyze these rules to refine your targeting before sending a message.

Use the `list_channels` tool to retrieve a list of registered devices. Your agent parses this list to identify active platforms, opt-in dates, and associated tags.

Your Airship credentials and device tokens never leave your local machine or your secure Vinkius sandbox. This MCP Server processes your push payloads and user IDs in memory, ensuring no third party intercepts your customer data during transmission.

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