Axle MCP Server for Claude Code 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Axle 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 axle --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Axle MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire logistics operation with Axle, the comprehensive fleet management platform. By connecting Axle to your agent, you transform complex supply chain monitoring into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly track real-time vehicle locations, audit driver duty statuses, monitor shipment progress, and retrieve essential shipping documents without you ever touching a heavy transportation dashboard. Whether you're managing a local delivery crew or a national trucking network, your agent acts as a real-time dispatch coordinator, ensuring your fleet is always moving and compliant.
Claude Code registers Axle as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Axle data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Vehicle Tracking — List all vehicles in your fleet and retrieve real-time GPS locations and technical health details.
- Driver Management — Audit driver profiles, monitor current duty statuses (On Duty, Driving, etc.), and check available Hours of Service (HOS).
- Load Orchestration — Monitor shipment progress, list active loads, and update shipment details dynamically via natural language.
- Document Retrieval — Access scanned shipping documents and paperwork associated with specific loads for instant auditing.
- System Health — Quickly verify connection status and logistics network integrity directly from your chat interface.
The Axle MCP Server exposes 12 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 Axle to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Axle 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 Axle
Ask Claude: "Using Axle, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Axle MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Axle 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 Axle 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
Axle + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Axle MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Axle tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Axle nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Axle outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Axle status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Axle MCP Tools for Claude Code (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Axle to Claude Code via MCP:
get_account_check
Verify Axle connection and system health
get_driver
Get specific profile details for a driver
get_driver_availability
Check a driver remaining hours of service (HOS)
get_load
Get details for a specific load
get_vehicle
Get specific details for a single vehicle
get_vehicle_location
Get the last known GPS location of a vehicle
list_documents
Retrieve scanned shipping documents associated with shipments
list_drivers
List all drivers in the system
list_loads
List all shipments/loads
list_vehicles
List all vehicles in the fleet
update_driver_status
Update a driver current duty status
update_load
Update a load/shipment details
Example Prompts for Axle in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Axle immediately.
"Where is vehicle ID 'TRUCK-101' right now?"
"List all active loads and their current status."
"Check the available Hours of Service (HOS) for driver 'John Doe'."
Troubleshooting Axle MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Axle to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Axle + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Axle 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 Axle with your favorite client
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Connect Axle to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.