How to Use the Bidsketch MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Bidsketch MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command with the HTTP transport flag and your unique Vinkius endpoint URL. This registers the server in your /.claude.json configuration file instantly.

Q: How does Claude Code handle Bidsketch client creation?

The terminal agent calls createclient using the arguments you pass via the command line. It validates the input and returns the new client ID directly to your shell.

Q: Can I view Bidsketch proposal details in my terminal?

Yes, Claude Code calls getproposaldetails and prints the contract terms directly to standard output. You can easily grep or redirect this text to other files.

Pipe terminal outputs directly into Bidsketch using Claude Code and this MCP Server in your headless CLI environment.

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Script proposal creation with Claude Code

Claude Code lets you generate client agreements without opening a browser or an IDE by calling `create_client` to set up the prospect. The terminal interface keeps your sales administration fast and keyboard-driven. This MCP Server integration allows you to pipe terminal logs or build outputs straight into `create_proposal`. You can automate your entire sales onboarding sequence using basic shell scripts.

Query sales pipelines using CLI commands

Keep tabs on your deals right from your bash prompt as Claude Code executes `list_proposals` to pull a clean list of your active bids. You don't have to break your terminal focus to check on outstanding estimates via this MCP bridge. If you need to drill down, the CLI runs `get_proposal_details` to display the exact terms and values. This lets you check contract statuses during your morning terminal routine.

Audit templates via headless shell

Manage your sales assets directly from the command line where Claude Code uses `list_templates` to fetch your current layout options. This is ideal for developers who need to review active templates without loading a heavy web application. You can pipe this template data into other command-line utilities using the MCP protocol. This makes it simple to verify that your technical scopes match your active service agreements.

Setup guide

Set up Bidsketch 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 bidsketch-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http bidsketch-alternative-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 Bidsketch 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": {
    "bidsketch-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Bidsketch MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command with the HTTP transport flag and your unique Vinkius endpoint URL. This registers the server in your `~/.claude.json` configuration file instantly.

Yes, because Claude Code runs headlessly in your terminal. You can script the CLI to trigger template checks and proposal generation on a scheduled background task.

The terminal agent calls `create_client` using the arguments you pass via the command line. It validates the input and returns the new client ID directly to your shell.

Yes, Claude Code calls `get_proposal_details` and prints the contract terms directly to standard output. You can easily grep or redirect this text to other files.

Your API tokens are isolated within an ephemeral V8 sandbox. This ensures your confidential proposal templates and client emails never touch unsecured local logs.

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