How to Use the BoxHero MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I install the BoxHero MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command in your terminal, specifying the HTTP transport and your Vinkius URL. Make sure to put all configuration flags before the server name in your command.

Q: Does Claude Code support managing locations in BoxHero?

Yes, the agent uses listlocations to view your current warehouse setup. You can query storage zones and organize your items right from the command line.

Pipe BoxHero inventory data directly into your terminal workflows and shell scripts using Claude Code.

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Control BoxHero from your terminal with Claude Code

The BoxHero MCP Server brings terminal-friendly inventory tools to your command line interface. You run quick queries to fetch user details with `get_account_info` without opening a browser or logging into a web portal. This headless setup fits perfectly into your existing terminal workflow. You can pipe stock details directly into other CLI tools or save them to local text files.

Script automated stock adjustments

The BoxHero MCP Server provides transaction logging tools to make terminal-based automation simpler. You can let the agent write cron jobs that trigger `create_transaction` based on external events, syncing physical inventory with warehouse receiving logs automatically. The agent uses `list_transactions` to verify that the scripts run correctly. This ensures your automated pipelines never lose track of inbound or outbound shipments.

Audit stock levels via CLI

The BoxHero MCP Server exposes stock auditing tools so running quick inventory checks is faster. The agent calls `get_item` directly from your shell, giving you instant feedback on stock levels, SKU details, and storage locations. If you find an error, you tell the agent to fix it on the spot. It executes `update_item` to correct the record and outputs the diff directly to your terminal.

Setup guide

Set up BoxHero 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 boxhero-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about BoxHero MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal, specifying the HTTP transport and your Vinkius URL. Make sure to put all configuration flags before the server name in your command.

Yes, you can write shell scripts where Claude Code fetches your inventory using `list_items` and exports it. The agent can then parse that data to format it for other systems.

Yes, the agent uses `list_locations` to view your current warehouse setup. You can query storage zones and organize your items right from the command line.

Yes, this server runs anywhere Claude Code is installed. You can trigger inventory checks or log transactions as part of your deployment or build scripts.

Your account info and item attributes are protected by Vinkius's ephemeral MCP execution model. No credentials touch the terminal history, and all requests are routed through a secure gateway that discards session data immediately after execution.

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