How to Use the Benchmark Email MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Benchmark Email to Claude Desktop?

You have two paths. For the local app, edit your claudedesktopconfig.json and add the server command. On Claude Web, paste the remote MCP URL into the Integrations settings.

Manage your marketing campaigns, pull subscriber lists, and check open rates directly from Claude Desktop.

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Claude handles your marketing data natively now. You drop a prompt asking for the latest campaign stats, and your agent fires off `get_report_details` to pull the exact open and click rates. No more logging into a separate dashboard just to grab a quick metric for your weekly update. Managing subscribers happens right in the chat interface. If someone replies to an email asking to be added to a specific newsletter, Claude runs `add_contact` to drop them into the right bucket. You check the current roster using `list_contacts` to verify the update took effect.

Draft and deploy campaigns faster

Writing copy is only half the job. Once you draft the perfect promotional email, Claude grabs your available layouts using `list_templates` via the MCP connection. You see exactly what formats are ready to go without breaking your writing flow. Reviewing past performance informs your next send. Your agent pulls historical data via `list_emails` to see which subject lines actually worked last month. You get hard numbers on screen while drafting the next iteration.

Organize lists without leaving the window

Segmentation matters when you send bulk emails. You tell Claude to set up a new segment for recent webinar attendees, and it executes `create_contact_list` instantly. The new container is immediately ready for incoming leads. Keeping track of those segments takes seconds. You ask for a quick audit, and `list_contact_lists` returns every active group. If you need specifics on a high-value VIP tier, `get_contact_list` pulls the exact subscriber count and settings.

Setup guide

Set up Benchmark Email 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 Benchmark Email 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 Benchmark Email 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 benchmark-email-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Benchmark Email MCP in Claude Desktop

You have two paths. For the local app, edit your `claude_desktop_config.json` and add the server command. On Claude Web, paste the remote MCP URL into the Integrations settings.

Your agent reads campaign data but does not send new blasts. It uses tools like `list_emails` and `get_email_details` to pull metrics and content. You still hit the send button in the main platform.

Yes, custom connectors function across Free, Pro, and Team plans. You just need a valid API token from your marketing account to authenticate the connection.

Just ask your chat interface to check the roster. It will run `list_contacts` and return the exact names and email addresses currently subscribed to that segment.

Vinkius runs this server inside an ephemeral V8 Isolate Sandbox. Your contact names, email addresses, and campaign reports never touch persistent storage. The connection drops the moment Claude finishes reading the data.

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