Bold MCP Server for Claude Code 14 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Bold as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add bold --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Bold MCP Server
Connect your Bold merchant account to any AI agent and gain full control of your Colombian payment infrastructure through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Bold as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 14 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Bold data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Terminal Management — List all bound datáfono devices (Smart Pro, Smart Mini) and trigger in-store payment flows remotely
- Online Payments — Process card-not-present payments, create shareable payment links, and manage the full transaction lifecycle
- Transaction Intelligence — Query historical transactions by date range, inspect individual payment details including card brand and settlement data
- Refund Operations — Issue full reversals on approved online payments back to the original payment method
- Webhook Configuration — Register and manage real-time HTTPS endpoints for transaction event notifications
- Balance Monitoring — Check your merchant account balance including available funds and pending disbursements
The Bold MCP Server exposes 14 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Bold to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bold MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Bold
Ask Claude: "Using Bold, show me...". 14 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Bold MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Bold through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Bold tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Bold + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Bold MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Bold tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Bold nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Bold outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Bold status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Bold MCP Tools for Claude Code (14)
These 14 tools become available when you connect Bold to Claude Code via MCP:
create_online_payment
Requires card tokenization details, the amount in COP, and payer information for Colombian anti-fraud compliance. Process an online card payment
create_payment_link
The link includes the specified amount in Colombian Pesos (COP) and a reference description. Generate a shareable payment link
create_webhook
) in your Bold merchant account. Register a new webhook endpoint
delete_webhook
Remove a webhook endpoint
get_account_balance
Get current merchant account balance
get_online_payment
Get details of an online payment
get_payment_link
Get details of a specific payment link
get_transaction
Get details of a specific transaction
initiate_terminal_payment
This requires the terminal serial number and the payment amount in COP. Trigger a payment on a physical terminal
list_payment_methods
List accepted payment methods
list_terminals
) currently linked to your Bold merchant account, including their serial numbers and connectivity status. List all bound payment terminals
list_transactions
List recent payment transactions
list_webhooks
List configured webhooks
refund_payment
The refund is processed back to the original payment method and may take 5-10 business days to reflect on the cardholder's statement. Issue a refund for a processed payment
Example Prompts for Bold in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Bold immediately.
"Show me all the datáfono terminals connected to my Bold account."
"Create a payment link for 150,000 COP for the invoice #INV-2024-089."
"List all transactions from the last 7 days and show me the total processed."
Troubleshooting Bold MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Bold to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Bold + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bold MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Bold with your favorite client
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Connect Bold to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 14 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.