Baidu Qianfan MCP Server for Claude Code 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Baidu Qianfan 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 baidu-qianfan --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Baidu Qianfan MCP Server
Connect your AI agents to Baidu Qianfan (百度千帆), the enterprise-grade LLM platform. This MCP provides 10 tools to automate interactions with Ernie Bot and other foundation models, including chat completions, vector embeddings, and prompt engineering.
Claude Code registers Baidu Qianfan as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Baidu Qianfan data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Model Interaction — Trigger chat completions with Ernie Bot (Turbo/Speed/4.0) using persistent context
- Vector Embeddings — Generate semantic embeddings for text to power RAG and search workflows
- Prompt Engineering — Manage and retrieve centralized prompt templates for consistent model outputs
- Image Generation — Trigger Text-to-Image tasks using Baidu's advanced diffusion models
- Usage Monitoring — Track token consumption and manage model service status programmatically
The Baidu Qianfan MCP Server exposes 6 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 Baidu Qianfan to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Baidu Qianfan 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 Baidu Qianfan
Ask Claude: "Using Baidu Qianfan, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Baidu Qianfan MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Baidu Qianfan 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 Baidu Qianfan 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
Baidu Qianfan + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Baidu Qianfan MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Baidu Qianfan tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Baidu Qianfan nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Baidu Qianfan outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Baidu Qianfan status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Baidu Qianfan MCP Tools for Claude Code (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect Baidu Qianfan to Claude Code via MCP:
chat_completions
Requires model endpoint name. Send a message to a Baidu Qianfan model
get_embeddings
Generate vector embeddings for text
list_datasets
List uploaded datasets
list_models
List available model services
list_train_jobs
List model training jobs
text_to_image
Generate an image from a text prompt
Example Prompts for Baidu Qianfan in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Baidu Qianfan immediately.
"Chat with Ernie Bot 4.0 and ask 'Write a formal apology letter for a late shipment'."
"Generate embeddings for the text 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog'."
"List all my prompt templates in Qianfan."
Troubleshooting Baidu Qianfan MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Baidu Qianfan to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Baidu Qianfan + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Baidu Qianfan 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 Baidu Qianfan with your favorite client
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Connect Baidu Qianfan to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.