How to Use the ArcXP MCP in Claude

Q: Can I draft and publish ArcXP articles directly from Claude Desktop?

Yes. You use the createanscontent tool inside Claude Desktop to generate and push compliant ANS JSON stories. This bypasses the manual ArcXP web interface entirely.

Q: How do I check author profiles in Claude Desktop using ArcXP?

Run the getcontentauthor tool in Claude Desktop to pull specific writer profiles. You also use listcontentauthors to see everyone registered in your ArcXP system.

Q: Does Claude Desktop support searching ArcXP media libraries?

Yes, Claude Desktop executes searchphotoassets to scan your media library. It returns matching photo metadata directly inside your active chat window.

Publish and edit ArcXP stories directly from Claude Desktop without switching tabs to your newsroom CMS.

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Direct ANS Article Creation inside Claude Desktop

The `create_ans_content` tool builds draft stories directly inside your Claude Desktop chat window. You feed Claude raw notes, and it outputs the exact Arc Native Schema JSON your newsroom requires. Since Claude Desktop runs local subprocesses, you pipe local markdown files straight into this tool. It validates the output against your schema before pushing it live, stopping format errors before they hit your CMS.

Instant Media Search in Claude Desktop Chats

The `search_photo_assets` tool pulls production-ready images directly into your Claude Desktop workspace. You describe the image you need, and Claude grabs the exact asset ID from your ArcXP Media Library. Combining this with `get_video_asset` lets you build media-rich story packages without opening a browser. You get direct access to your ArcXP assets right alongside your draft text.

Safe CMS Updates using this MCP Server

The `update_ans_content` tool modifies live news stories through Claude Desktop without risking manual copy-paste errors. You tell Claude what edits to make, and this MCP server updates the specific ArcXP fields directly. To keep your newsroom clean, the `delete_ans_content` tool removes outdated assets when you ask Claude to clean up. Because this action is irreversible, Claude prompts for verification before executing.

Setup guide

Set up ArcXP 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 ArcXP 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 ArcXP 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 arcxp-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about ArcXP MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes. You use the `create_ans_content` tool inside Claude Desktop to generate and push compliant ANS JSON stories. This bypasses the manual ArcXP web interface entirely.

Run the `get_content_author` tool in Claude Desktop to pull specific writer profiles. You also use `list_content_authors` to see everyone registered in your ArcXP system.

Yes, Claude Desktop executes `search_photo_assets` to scan your media library. It returns matching photo metadata directly inside your active chat window.

Open your Claude Desktop config file and add the MCP server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the tools ready under the hammer icon.

Your ANS JSON content and author profiles stay inside your local Claude Desktop environment. Vinkius runs this server in an isolated V8 sandbox, meaning your raw news drafts never touch external logging servers.

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