How to Use the Bonusly MCP in Claude Code

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

Run claude mcp add --transport http bonusly -- in your terminal. Make sure to put all transport flags before the server name. You can verify the installation by running claude mcp list.

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Script terminal-based team rewards with Claude Code

DevOps and SREs can now build recognition steps directly into terminal sessions. Claude Code lets you query `get_my_profile` or search the directory using `list_users` via fast CLI commands. You can easily pipe this data into other bash utilities or custom deployment scripts. This headless execution makes it simple to automate recognition after a successful production deploy. No GUI, no browser tabs, just quick commands that fit right into your existing terminal workflow.

Trigger automated deploy rewards via MCP Server

Celebrate successful builds by hooking your terminal agent into your release pipeline. When a build succeeds, Claude Code can automatically run `give_bonus` to reward the release team. It uses `list_hashtags` to ensure the post is properly categorized for the company feed. You can set up simple shell scripts that trigger these rewards immediately. It keeps the engineering team motivated by making recognition an automated outcome of shipping code.

Audit reward logs from the command line

Keep tabs on team spend and activity without leaving your terminal. Claude Code pulls transaction details using `list_bonuses` and parses the output into clean text. You can filter by user using `get_user` or check specific redemptions with `list_redemptions`. This is perfect for managers who want to run quick weekly audits. The agent handles the API calls and formats the raw JSON into readable terminal output instantly.

Setup guide

Set up Bonusly 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 bonusly-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Bonusly MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http bonusly -- ` in your terminal. Make sure to put all transport flags before the server name. You can verify the installation by running `claude mcp list`.

Yes, Claude Code is built for headless environments and can run inside CI/CD pipelines or cron jobs. You can script it to check milestones with `list_bonuses` and trigger rewards automatically after successful builds.

Your token is securely managed by Vinkius and accessed via a single secure endpoint token stored in `~/.claude.json`. Claude Code passes this token securely with every request, keeping your credentials safe from shell history leaks.

Yes, you can run a quick command to fetch the current standings. Claude Code executes `get_leaderboard` and prints a clean, terminal-friendly list of your top recognized team members.

All requests run through a secure V8 Isolate Sandbox on Vinkius. Your employee directory details and point allocations are never cached or exposed to external LLM training loops. The secure MCP connection is ephemeral, ensuring your corporate registry remains private.

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