How to Use the B5 Arena MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I connect B5 Arena to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http b5-arena -- in your terminal. Make sure all flags come before the server name. Verify the installation by typing claude mcp list.

Q: Can Claude Code track B5 Arena rosters?

Yes, you can track any semi-pro 5-stack. The CLI calls getteaminfo and returns the active lineup. You can easily dump this data into a CSV.

Pipe B5 Arena matchmaking data straight into your terminal with Claude Code.

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Automate esports data in the terminal

Running scripts to check player stats shouldn't require a browser. You drop into your terminal and tell your agent to fetch a daily summary. It runs `get_user_data` and pipes the output directly into a local log file. Setting up a cron job is just as easy. Your AI client hits `get_ranking_list` every night to track division movement. This MCP Server outputs raw Counter-Strike telemetry as standard command-line text.

Track B5 Arena MCP Server node status

Knowing when the matchmaking network drops saves you from bad queues. Run a quick check from your shell, and the agent calls `get_server_status`. You get the node health printed right to standard out. Security auditing works the same way. Call `get_ban_list` to pull the recent anti-cheat feed. You can pipe that list into a bash script to automatically flag suspicious accounts in your own database.

Parse telemetry in headless environments

Processing match data usually requires a heavy backend. Now you just pass a match ID to `get_match_scoreboard` via your CLI. The raw JSON dumps into your pipeline for immediate parsing. Video editors can automate their workflow too. Hitting `get_clutch_highlights` extracts the exact timestamps of big plays. You feed those timestamps into FFmpeg without ever leaving the command line.

Setup guide

Set up B5 Arena 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 b5-arena-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest B5 Arena transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available B5 Arena tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http b5-arena-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 B5 Arena 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": {
    "b5-arena-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about B5 Arena MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http b5-arena -- ` in your terminal. Make sure all flags come before the server name. Verify the installation by typing `claude mcp list`.

Yes, you can track any semi-pro 5-stack. The CLI calls `get_team_info` and returns the active lineup. You can easily dump this data into a CSV.

Yes. You can run these tools in a GitHub Action. Have your pipeline call `get_event_list` to check for active promotional drops before deploying your app updates.

Use the search tool directly from your shell. The agent runs `search_user` against the player directory. It returns the exact account IDs you need for other commands.

We route all Counter-Strike ELO scores and highlight timestamps through isolated V8 environments. Vinkius requires no permanent storage. The CLI fetches the payload and the sandbox is destroyed immediately.

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