How to Use the Bonusly MCP in Claude

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Connect Bonusly MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Bonusly to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Send public shout-outs without leaving your project window. You can trigger `give_bonus` to recognize a colleague's effort while you are already discussing their code. This MCP Server keeps your team culture active. It pulls current context so you never guess who to thank or which company values to mention.

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View real-time snapshots of who is killing it. Use `get_leaderboard` to see the current rankings during your daily standup syncs. Everything happens in the chat panel. You get instant updates on company progress without opening a browser tab.

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Access your own stats and history with ease. Call `get_my_profile` to see your remaining balance and recent activity log. It removes the friction of jumping between applications. Your agent handles the heavy lifting of data retrieval so you stay focused on your work.

Setup guide

Set up Bonusly 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 Bonusly 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 Bonusly 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 bonusly-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Bonusly MCP in Claude Desktop

You simply ask your agent to use the tool. It prompts you for the recipient and the amount, then executes the transfer immediately.

Yes, just request the current standings. The server fetches the latest data and displays it right in your conversation history.

It does. You just need to add the server configuration to your local JSON file and the tools will appear in your chat interface.

It only touches your employee profile, bonus history, and company values. Your tokens are encrypted and the connection is strictly local to your machine.

They stay on your local device. The server uses an API key that you control, and Vinkius never sees your private authentication details.

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