How to Use the Bates Numbering Generator Engine MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add this server to my Claude Code configuration?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http bates-numbering-engine -- in your terminal. This command updates your local /.claude.json configuration file. Claude Code will immediately recognize the tool for all subsequent terminal sessions.

Q: Are my custom legal prefixes and index counts exposed to third parties?

No, the parameters sent to generatebatesnumbers are encrypted in transit and processed in an ephemeral sandbox. Vinkius does not log the specific prefix strings, starting indices, or count values generated. Your legal numbering metadata remains completely confidential and secure.

Pipe flawless, sequential Bates numbering arrays directly into your terminal pipelines with Claude Code.

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Generate Bates numbers for shell pipelines using this MCP Server

When you are processing raw legal data in the terminal, you need tools that play nice with standard Unix pipes. This MCP Server lets Claude Code call `generate_bates_numbers` and dump the raw array output straight into your terminal. You can pipe these clean string arrays directly into `xargs`, `awk`, or custom bash scripts to tag files on the fly. No heavy GUI apps or web interfaces are required to index your legal datasets.

Run headless e-discovery indexing jobs

Don't waste time clicking through clunky legal tech software. Claude Code can run headless indexing operations by querying `generate_bates_numbers` and matching the strings to files in your current working directory. This is ideal for DevOps engineers setting up automated ingestion pipelines. You can script the entire indexing workflow and let Claude Code handle the sequential logic directly from your shell.

Verify massive document manifests instantly

When dealing with millions of legal records, a single missing number can ruin an export. Use Claude Code to query the engine and compare the expected array against your database entries. Claude Code calls `generate_bates_numbers` to rebuild the target sequence and runs a diff against your actual files. Any gaps or duplicates are flagged immediately, letting you fix the manifest before shipping it to opposing counsel.

Setup guide

Set up Bates Numbering Generator Engine 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 bates-numbering-generator-engine-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Bates Numbering Generator Engine transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Bates Numbering Generator Engine tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http bates-numbering-generator-engine-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 Bates Numbering Generator Engine 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": {
    "bates-numbering-generator-engine-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Bates Numbering Generator Engine MCP in Claude Code

You can ask Claude Code to run the tool and format the output as raw text, JSON, or a newline-separated list. From there, you can pipe the output into standard terminal utilities like `sed` or `jq`. This makes it easy to integrate sequential indexing into your existing shell workflows.

Yes, you can run Claude Code in non-interactive mode or call the MCP Server directly via terminal commands. This allows you to build automated cron jobs or CI/CD steps that generate fresh index ranges whenever new legal documents are uploaded.

The MCP Server supports both HTTP and SSE transports, which you can easily configure using the `claude mcp add` command. This flexibility ensures reliable connections whether you are running commands locally or inside a remote Docker container.

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http bates-numbering-engine -- ` in your terminal. This command updates your local `~/.claude.json` configuration file. Claude Code will immediately recognize the tool for all subsequent terminal sessions.

No, the parameters sent to `generate_bates_numbers` are encrypted in transit and processed in an ephemeral sandbox. Vinkius does not log the specific prefix strings, starting indices, or count values generated. Your legal numbering metadata remains completely confidential and secure.

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