AntChain MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add AntChain 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 antchain --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About AntChain MCP Server
Connect your AntChain (蚂蚁链) BaaS platform account to any AI agent and gain complete visibility and control over your enterprise blockchain operations through natural conversation. AntChain is Alibaba Group's blockchain-as-a-service platform, designed for consortium chains, enterprise smart contracts, and secure decentralized applications.
Claude Code registers AntChain as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where AntChain data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Block Exploration — Query detailed information about any block by height or hash, including transaction counts and timestamps
- Transaction Tracking — Inspect individual transactions by hash or ID, verifying status, gas consumption, and execution results
- Smart Contract Management — Deploy new contracts, invoke contract methods, and query contract metadata and ABIs
- Account Inspection — Check account balances, nonce values, and metadata for any wallet address on the chain
- Network Monitoring — View network topology, node status, consensus state, and chain health metrics
- Chain Discovery — List all blockchain networks available to your organization with their configurations
- Recent Activity — Monitor the latest transactions and network activity in real-time
The AntChain MCP Server exposes 10 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 AntChain to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the AntChain 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 AntChain
Ask Claude: "Using AntChain, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the AntChain MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with AntChain 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 AntChain 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
AntChain + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the AntChain MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed AntChain tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query AntChain nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe AntChain outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query AntChain status endpoints and alert on anomalies
AntChain MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect AntChain to Claude Code via MCP:
deploy_contract
Requires the contract bytecode (compiled bytecode in hex format) and optionally the ABI (Application Binary Interface) for interaction. Returns the deployed contract address and deployment transaction details. The contract will be available under the specified name. Deploy a smart contract on AntChain
get_chain_list
Returns chain IDs, names, creation dates, status, and basic configuration. Use this to discover which blockchains you have access to before performing operations. List all available blockchain networks in your AntChain account
invoke_contract
Provide the contract name, method name, and any required arguments. Returns the execution result including return values, gas consumption, and transaction status. Use this to interact with deployed contracts. Invoke a smart contract method on AntChain
query_account
Use this to inspect account state and activity. Query account information on AntChain
query_account_balance
Returns the available balance and any locked/pending amounts. Useful for checking if an account has sufficient funds for transactions or contract interactions. Query account balance on AntChain
query_block
Returns block metadata including timestamp, transaction count, hash, and previous block reference. Use either blockHeight or blockHash to identify the block. Query block details from an AntChain blockchain
query_contract
Useful for inspecting contract configuration before invocation. Query smart contract information on AntChain
query_latest_transactions
Useful for monitoring network activity, auditing recent transactions, or getting a snapshot of current blockchain operations. Returns a list of recent transactions with their status and metadata. Query the latest transactions on an AntChain blockchain
query_network_info
Useful for monitoring blockchain infrastructure health. Query blockchain network information on AntChain
query_transaction
Returns transaction status, sender, receiver, gas used, block inclusion, and execution result. Useful for verifying transaction finality and inspecting transaction details. Query a transaction on AntChain
Example Prompts for AntChain in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with AntChain immediately.
"Show me the latest 5 transactions on my default AntChain network."
"What's the balance of account 0x742d35Cc6634C0532925a3b844Bc9e7595e0bFa8?"
"Invoke the 'transfer' method on contract 'TokenContract' with args {"to": "0x123...", "amount": 100}."
Troubleshooting AntChain MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting AntChain to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
AntChain + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating AntChain 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 AntChain with your favorite client
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Connect AntChain to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.