How to Use the Bidsketch MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop draft a Bidsketch proposal automatically?

Yes, it can. The agent uses listtemplates to find your design and then calls createproposal to generate the draft.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle my existing Bidsketch clients?

It reads them directly through the API. Your agent runs listclients to find matches and prevents you from creating duplicate entries.

Q: Do these MCP tools let me view specific proposal terms in chat?

Yes, they do. The getproposaldetails tool pulls the full scope, pricing, and signature status directly into your conversation.

Draft proposals and manage clients directly inside Claude Desktop using this MCP Server.

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Build client proposals inside Claude Desktop

The `list_templates` tool lets you grab your existing layouts directly inside your chat window. You can instantly draft a fresh pitch on the fly without copying and pasting info. This MCP Server connects Claude directly to your sales pipeline. When a lead comes in, you run `create_proposal` right from your chat window to get a draft ready in seconds.

Pull live proposal status without leaving chat

The `list_proposals` tool pulls your active sales pipeline straight into your conversation. You see exactly what is pending without hunting down links in your browser. This MCP integration gives you real-time tracking data right in your chat. If you need granular info on a specific deal, the `get_proposal_details` tool pulls the exact numbers and terms.

Keep your CRM up to date instantly

The `create_client` tool handles your database entries whenever you land a new account. It keeps your records consistent without forcing you to open another web app. Using the MCP toolset, your agent runs `list_clients` to verify details before you build an estimate. This prevents duplicate entries and keeps your database clean.

Setup guide

Set up Bidsketch 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 Bidsketch 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 Bidsketch 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 bidsketch-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Bidsketch MCP in Claude Desktop

You open your Claude Desktop config file and paste the server configuration. After a quick restart, the tools appear right next to your chat input.

Yes, it can. The agent uses `list_templates` to find your design and then calls `create_proposal` to generate the draft.

It reads them directly through the API. Your agent runs `list_clients` to find matches and prevents you from creating duplicate entries.

Yes, they do. The `get_proposal_details` tool pulls the full scope, pricing, and signature status directly into your conversation.

Your proposal drafts and client contact details never sit on third-party servers. All requests run through Vinkius's secure sandbox directly to the API endpoint, keeping your pricing sheets private.

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