How to Use the API Ninjas MCP in Claude Code

Claude Code runs API Ninjas tools in your terminal for automated fitness data pipelines.

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Claude Code scripts fitness data

Pipe the output of `get_steps` or `get_calories_burned` into your shell scripts. Claude Code runs the logic and returns the raw data for your CI/CD pipeline. You get an efficient way to handle health metrics without a GUI. It is built for developers who live in the terminal.

Automate nutrition lookups with Claude Code

Use `get_nutrition` to fetch food data directly from your terminal session. Claude Code processes the JSON response for your backend tasks. It connects your project to external health databases with a single command. The server handles the data while you manage the flow.

Calculate metabolic stats via Claude Code

Run `get_tdee` or `get_bmr` to integrate energy calculations into your automated workflows. Claude Code executes the tool and prints the result to your console. You can chain this with other tools to build custom tracking apps. It turns your terminal into a powerful health data engine.

Setup guide

Set up API Ninjas 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 api-ninjas-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http api-ninjas-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 API Ninjas 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": {
    "api-ninjas-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about API Ninjas MCP in Claude Code

Use the command line to add the server with the required URL. Claude Code stores your configuration in a local JSON file for quick access.

Yes, you can script Claude Code to perform repetitive tasks. It will execute the tools as part of your cron jobs or shell scripts.

It supports stdio, http, and sse transports. You choose the connection method that fits your environment best.

Your terminal commands and tool output are local. The connection to the server is encrypted, and no data is cached by the host.

Your activity logs are never saved. The server processes your metrics in an ephemeral environment and discards all data once the request is finished.

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