Bolt MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Bolt 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 the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add bolt --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Bolt MCP Server
Connect your Bolt Merchant account to any AI agent and orchestrate your checkout and payment workflows through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Bolt as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Bolt data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Transaction Oversight — List recent Bolt transactions and retrieve detailed metadata for individual payments.
- Payment Lifecycle Management — Capture authorized transactions, void pending ones, and issue full or partial refunds.
- Order Token Generation — Create order tokens to initiate secure one-click checkout sessions.
- Shopper Intelligence — Retrieve account details and order history for authenticated shoppers.
- Webhook Monitoring — List and audit configured webhooks to ensure real-time data sync.
- Merchant Health Check — Retrieve the current status and configuration of your merchant account.
The Bolt MCP Server exposes 10 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 Bolt to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bolt 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 Bolt
Ask Claude: "Using Bolt, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Bolt MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Bolt 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 Bolt 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
Bolt + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Bolt MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Bolt tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Bolt nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Bolt outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Bolt status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Bolt MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Bolt to Claude Code via MCP:
capture_transaction
Capture a previously authorized transaction
create_order_token
Create an order token to initiate checkout
get_account_details
Get current account details
get_merchant_status
Check the current merchant account status
get_order_details
Get details of a specific order
get_transaction
Get details of a specific transaction
list_transactions
List recent Bolt transactions
list_webhooks
List configured webhooks
refund_transaction
Issue a refund for a completed transaction
void_transaction
Void an authorized but uncaptured transaction
Example Prompts for Bolt in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Bolt immediately.
"List the last 5 transactions in my Bolt account."
"Refund $20.00 for transaction reference ABC-123."
"Check the status of my Bolt merchant account."
Troubleshooting Bolt MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Bolt to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Bolt + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bolt 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 Bolt with your favorite client
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Connect Bolt to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.