How to Use the ArborNote MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the ArborNote MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http arbornote -- in your terminal. This registers the server to your /.claude.json configuration file immediately.

Q: How do I query specific client details in ArborNote using Claude Code?

Ask Claude Code to run getarbornoteclient followed by the client ID. The terminal agent fetches the record and presents the contact and site details in plain text.

Q: Can I manage webhook configurations from this CLI tool?

Yes, you can list active endpoints using listarbornotewebhooks. This helps you audit external integrations and data pipelines without leaving your console.

Query tree inventories, dispatch crews, and export forestry metrics directly from your terminal using Claude Code.

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Pipe tree inventory data to your Claude Code terminal

The `list_arbornote_projects` tool outputs raw project data directly to your shell, allowing you to filter and format forestry records with standard CLI utilities. You can pipe active project listings into grep or jq to extract specific environmental survey details instantly through this MCP Server. Claude Code uses `get_arbornote_project` to fetch deep technical specs on individual canopy zones. It formats the JSON output for quick terminal viewing or redirects it to local configuration files.

Script automated client updates and proposal checks

The `update_arbornote_client` tool allows Claude Code to modify client profiles via simple CLI commands. You can script batch updates for municipal accounts or commercial developers without opening a web browser. For financial monitoring, Claude Code runs `list_arbornote_proposals` alongside `get_arbornote_proposal` to audit outstanding bids. It lets you build fast, headless reporting scripts that run on a cron job or during CI/CD checks.

Monitor API health and dispatch schedules from the CLI

The `check_api_health` tool gives your shell scripts a quick way to confirm ArborNote MCP Server connectivity before running automated tasks. If the endpoint is down, your scripts can fail gracefully before attempting database writes. It combines this with `list_arbornote_schedules` to let you quickly check daily crew assignments. You get a clean text-based view of your team's field schedule without navigating heavy software interfaces.

Setup guide

Set up ArborNote 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 arbornote-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http arbornote-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 ArborNote 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": {
    "arbornote-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ArborNote MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http arbornote -- ` in your terminal. This registers the server to your `~/.claude.json` configuration file immediately.

Yes, you can run Claude Code in a headless script to fetch metrics using `get_arbornote_metrics`. It extracts revenue and operational data and outputs it directly to your terminal or logs.

Ask Claude Code to run `get_arbornote_client` followed by the client ID. The terminal agent fetches the record and presents the contact and site details in plain text.

Yes, you can list active endpoints using `list_arbornote_webhooks`. This helps you audit external integrations and data pipelines without leaving your console.

We don't touch your logs or keep your databases. All survey and client data passes through a secure V8 sandbox managed by Vinkius. The MCP Server operates in an ephemeral context, meaning your connection token ensures end-to-end encryption, and no field data or tree metrics are ever logged permanently.

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