ArcXP MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add ArcXP 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 arcxp --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About ArcXP MCP Server
Connect your ArcXP environment to any AI agent and take full control of your newsroom CMS through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers ArcXP 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 ArcXP data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Content Management — Create, fetch, update, and forcefully delete Arc Native Schema (ANS) stories directly without entering the Editor
- Advanced Search — Query your entire CMS library using powerful Elasticsearch-based syntax to find specific articles or historical reports
- Media Library — Search and retrieve high-resolution photo assets, thumbnails, and transcoding stream playlists for videos
- Author Service — List newsroom publishers, query specific reporter biographies, and manage author profiles
The ArcXP 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 ArcXP to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ArcXP 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 ArcXP
Ask Claude: "Using ArcXP, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the ArcXP MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with ArcXP 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 ArcXP 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
ArcXP + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the ArcXP MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed ArcXP tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query ArcXP nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe ArcXP outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query ArcXP status endpoints and alert on anomalies
ArcXP MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect ArcXP to Claude Code via MCP:
create_ans_content
The payload_json MUST strictly comply with the requested Arc Native Schema (ANS) version. Create new content in the Arc XP Content CMS
delete_ans_content
Use with extreme caution as this destroys datacenter assets irreversibly. Delete content from the Arc XP Content CMS
get_ans_content
Returns the complete JSON payload matching the Arc Native Schema (ANS). Fetch content from the Arc XP Content API
get_content_author
Retrieve a publisher profile/author from Arc XP
get_photo_asset
Retrieve a specific photo asset from Arc XP Media Library
get_video_asset
Retrieve a specific video asset from Arc XP Video Center
list_content_authors
List authors available in the Arc XP Author Service
search_ans_content
Returns matching ANS JSON objects. Search for content residing in the Arc XP Newsroom
search_photo_assets
Search for photo assets in the Arc XP Media Library
update_ans_content
Required to publish revisions to articles. Update existing content in the Arc XP Content CMS
Example Prompts for ArcXP in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with ArcXP immediately.
"Fetch the article JSON payload for ID MZG5X1..."
"Search our ArcXP newsroom for all stories containing 'Election 2024'..."
"List the first 20 registered editors in our CMS."
Troubleshooting ArcXP MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting ArcXP to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
ArcXP + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating ArcXP 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 ArcXP with your favorite client
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Connect ArcXP to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.