How to Use the BotPenguin MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect BotPenguin to Claude Desktop?

Add the MCP server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Paste your Vinkius endpoint token under the mcpServers key, restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the hammer icon appear.

Q: Can Claude Desktop send messages to my BotPenguin customers?

Yes, your Claude Desktop agent uses the sendmessage tool to write back to customers. It sends the text directly into the active BotPenguin chat thread.

Q: Does BotPenguin support team management in Claude Desktop?

It does. The listagents tool lets your Claude Desktop agent fetch the list of live operators so you can see who is available to take over a chat.

Q: Can I filter BotPenguin contacts inside the Claude Desktop chat window?

You can use listcontacts with an optional search query to filter your lead list. Your Claude Desktop agent handles the filtering and displays the matching profiles.

Get live BotPenguin chat logs and manage customer contacts directly inside your Claude Desktop interface.

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Control live chat queues inside Claude Desktop

The BotPenguin MCP server connects your Claude Desktop app to your live support queue using `list_chats` and `get_chat_history`. Your Claude agent pulls active conversations and reads the entire message context without you switching tabs to the BotPenguin dashboard. You can instantly reply to users by invoking the `send_message` tool directly inside Claude. When a customer needs a quick identity check, your Claude agent triggers `send_otp` to verify their phone number on the spot.

Instant contact lookups and lead tagging

Exposing your customer database, this BotPenguin MCP server connects Claude Desktop to your leads using `list_contacts` and `get_contact`. Finding specific customer records and parsing their history is handled automatically by your agent. Keep your CRM organized by calling `list_tags` to see current labels directly in Claude. Categorizing conversations quickly ensures your human support team knows exactly who they are dealing with when they take over.

Assign tasks to your live support team

This BotPenguin MCP server exposes `list_agents` to let your Claude agent see which human operators are online. When a customer query gets too complex for automation, your Claude agent checks the roster of available human agents. By combining agent status checks with active chat routing in Claude, you ensure complex issues land in the right hands. No more manual handoffs or lost tickets.

Setup guide

Set up BotPenguin 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 BotPenguin 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 BotPenguin 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 botpenguin-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about BotPenguin MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the MCP server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Paste your Vinkius endpoint token under the mcpServers key, restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the hammer icon appear.

Yes, your Claude Desktop agent uses the `send_message` tool to write back to customers. It sends the text directly into the active BotPenguin chat thread.

It does. The `list_agents` tool lets your Claude Desktop agent fetch the list of live operators so you can see who is available to take over a chat.

You can use `list_contacts` with an optional search query to filter your lead list. Your Claude Desktop agent handles the filtering and displays the matching profiles.

Vinkius runs this MCP server in an isolated sandbox where your chat histories and contact details are processed in memory. No customer data is stored on Vinkius servers, and your Claude Desktop connection remains completely secure.

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