How to Use the Ask Kodiak MCP in Claude

Q: Can I see all products offered by a single carrier using Ask Kodiak in Claude Desktop?

Yes. Tell Claude, "What products does Carrier Name offer?" It will invoke the getcompanyproducts tool to list them out for you right in the chat.

Get real-time insurance carrier appetite and product data right inside Claude Desktop. No more switching tabs to find the right policy.

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Connect Ask Kodiak MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Ask Kodiak to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Ask Kodiak with Claude Desktop

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Find Insurance Products Instantly

This server lets you search for commercial insurance products directly from your chat. Ask Claude to find policies with specific criteria, and it uses `list_products` to pull up matching options from Ask Kodiak. You can then dig into any specific policy. Give Claude a product ID, and it calls `get_product` to get you the full appetite details, underwriting guidelines, and everything else you need to know. It's faster than logging into another portal.

Research Carriers and Industries

Stop guessing which carriers cover niche industries. You can ask Claude to find insurance companies using `list_companies` or search for industry classifications with `list_classifications`. It's a direct line into Ask Kodiak's database. If you're not sure about the right NAICS code for a business, just describe it. The `suggest_naics` tool gives you suggestions, so you can classify risks accurately without leaving the Claude Desktop app.

Connect Ask Kodiak to Claude Desktop

This MCP Server connects Ask Kodiak's insurance intelligence to your agent. Once you install the extension or add the connector, Claude can run searches, pull product details, and check carrier appetite for you. You can even run a quick diagnostic. The `get_account_check` tool confirms your connection is active and ready to go, so you know your agent can access the data when you need it.

Setup guide

Set up Ask Kodiak 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 Ask Kodiak 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 Ask Kodiak 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 ask-kodiak-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Ask Kodiak MCP in Claude Desktop

Just ask Claude directly, like "Using Ask Kodiak, find general liability products for restaurants." Your agent will use the `list_products` and `list_classifications` tools to get you the answer.

Yes. Tell Claude, "What products does [Carrier Name] offer?" It will invoke the `get_company_products` tool to list them out for you right in the chat.

If you're using the Claude Desktop app, install the extension from the settings. For claude.ai in the browser, just add the custom connector URL. It's a one-time setup.

Yes, connecting to this MCP server works on all Claude plans, including Free, Pro, and Team. You just need the server endpoint URL for the web version or the extension for the desktop app.

The server only handles your search queries for insurance products, carriers, and classifications. It doesn't see your chat history or any other personal data. All connections are secured over HTTPS, and Vinkius manages the server in an isolated environment.

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