How to Use the Better Proposals MCP in Claude

Q: Can I create a Better Proposals document from Claude Desktop?

Yes, use the createproposal tool within your chat. The server will prompt you for the necessary details to generate the draft.

Q: How do I manage Better Proposals contacts in Claude Desktop?

The server includes listcontacts and getcontact tools. You can query your database to verify information before sending a new document.

Manage your Better Proposals workflow directly inside the Claude Desktop app using local stdio connections.

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Manage documents in Claude Desktop

Use `create_proposal` and `list_templates` to draft client documents without switching tabs. You can pull existing data using `list_proposals` to keep your project status current. Everything happens inside your chat session. The MCP Server executes these commands locally, keeping your proposal pipeline moving while you stay focused on your conversation.

Sync contacts with Claude Desktop

Call `get_contact` or `list_contacts` to pull client details into your current project context. It saves you from digging through your CRM just to find a phone number or email address. This MCP Server handles the lookup for you. You get the specific info you need, formatted for your current writing task.

Analyze proposal data in Claude Desktop

Run `get_analytics` to see how your documents are performing. You can ask your agent to summarize client engagement based on these real-time metrics. Reviewing these stats helps you decide when to follow up. It turns raw tracking data into actionable insights for your next client interaction.

Setup guide

Set up Better Proposals 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 Better Proposals 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 Better Proposals 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 better-proposals-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Better Proposals MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your chat and use the hammer icon to select the proposal tool. Run the `list_proposals` command to see your active pipeline immediately.

Yes, use the `create_proposal` tool within your chat. The server will prompt you for the necessary details to generate the draft.

Your proposal data stays within your local environment when using stdio. We treat your contact records and deal values as strictly private information.

It does. Because the server runs as a subprocess on your machine, it talks directly to your account without exposing data to third-party clouds.

The server includes `list_contacts` and `get_contact` tools. You can query your database to verify information before sending a new document.

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