How to Use the Anaplan MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I trigger an Anaplan import in Claude Code?

Run the runimport tool directly from the Claude Code prompt. The CLI agent will initiate the import and report the execution status.

Q: Can I automate Anaplan processes using Claude Code?

Yes, you can tell Claude Code to run runprocess as part of your terminal scripts. It will execute the process and monitor it until completion.

Q: How do I list active Anaplan files from the CLI?

Ask Claude Code to run listfiles for your target model. The CLI will output a list of import and export files directly in your terminal.

Run Anaplan data actions and export tasks directly from your terminal using this Claude Code MCP Server.

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Run Anaplan Actions via Claude Code CLI

The `run_export` tool allows Claude Code to trigger data exports directly from your command line using this MCP Server. You can pipe the output of an Anaplan export action into local grep commands inside the Claude Code interface. This lets you build lightweight CLI cron jobs that pull Anaplan data without writing complex python scripts. Running one terminal command lets Claude Code handle the entire Anaplan API handshake and file download.

Monitor Anaplan Tasks in the Terminal

The `get_task_status` tool lets Claude Code track long-running Anaplan model updates during your deployment pipelines. You don't need to poll the Anaplan API manually or watch a browser window while using the CLI. Claude Code checks the status in the background and alerts your terminal session when the import or export completes. This makes it easy to chain multiple Anaplan jobs together in a single Claude Code session.

Audit Anaplan Models with this MCP Server

The `list_models` tool allows Claude Code to quickly query your active Anaplan workspaces and list their configurations. You can audit Anaplan model IDs and workspace permissions directly from your Claude Code terminal. Claude Code formats this Anaplan data into clean CLI tables or saves it to a local JSON file. It gives you a fast, command-line way to inspect your enterprise planning environment without leaving Claude Code.

Setup guide

Set up Anaplan MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see anaplan-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Anaplan transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Anaplan tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http anaplan-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Anaplan MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Anaplan MCP in Claude Code

Run the `run_import` tool directly from the Claude Code prompt. The CLI agent will initiate the import and report the execution status.

Yes, you can tell Claude Code to run `run_process` as part of your terminal scripts. It will execute the process and monitor it until completion.

No, the Vinkius MCP Server manages your API credentials securely. You only need to configure the server endpoint in your local `~/.claude.json` file.

Ask Claude Code to run `list_files` for your target model. The CLI will output a list of import and export files directly in your terminal.

Your model lists, workspace details, and task tokens are never cached on disk. Vinkius routes all traffic through a secure, ephemeral tunnel directly to the Anaplan API.

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