How to Use the Bloomerang MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can I automate Bloomerang constituent creation from the terminal?

Yes, Claude Code calls createconstituent to write new donor profiles directly from your command-line arguments. You can pass raw shell variables straight into the tool.

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

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http bloomerang-mcp -- in your terminal. This registers the server in your local configuration file.

Q: How do I inspect a specific donation from the command line?

Use Claude Code to invoke the gettransaction tool with a transaction ID. The agent outputs the complete transaction details directly to your standard output.

Pipe Bloomerang donor data and transaction histories directly into your terminal using Claude Code.

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Query donor records from your terminal

The `list_constituents` tool fetches donor profiles directly into your command-line interface. You can pipe this output into standard Unix utilities like grep or jq to filter records instantly. Your agent uses `get_constituent` to drill down into specific donor profiles without leaving the shell. This makes terminal-based donor lookups incredibly fast.

Automate reports via the Bloomerang MCP Server

The `list_transactions` tool exports recent donations directly to your terminal environment. Your agent can run this on a cron job to monitor incoming funds. It pairs this with `list_funds` to categorize the incoming revenue by department. The agent then pipes the formatted output directly to your reporting tools.

Manage active fundraising appeals in bash

The `list_appeals` tool retrieves active fundraising drives directly into your shell session. Your agent uses this data to audit campaign performance against local CSV files. It quickly checks `list_campaigns` to ensure all active initiatives are properly cataloged. This MCP Server keeps your DevOps and backend workflows integrated with your fundraising data.

Setup guide

Set up Bloomerang 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 bloomerang-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Bloomerang MCP in Claude Code

You run Claude Code in your terminal, query the database using the `list_constituents` tool, and pipe the resulting JSON directly into tools like jq. This lets you filter donor profiles instantly.

Yes, Claude Code calls `create_constituent` to write new donor profiles directly from your command-line arguments. You can pass raw shell variables straight into the tool.

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http bloomerang-mcp -- ` in your terminal. This registers the server in your local configuration file.

Use Claude Code to invoke the `get_transaction` tool with a transaction ID. The agent outputs the complete transaction details directly to your standard output.

Your fundraising campaigns and constituent notes are transmitted over secure, encrypted local pipes. The Vinkius MCP sandbox ensures that no sensitive donor details are persisted on external servers.

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