BrandMentions MCP Server for Claude Code 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add BrandMentions 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 Vinkius.
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claude mcp add brandmentions --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About BrandMentions MCP Server
Connect your BrandMentions social listening account to any AI agent and orchestrate your brand monitoring workflows through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers BrandMentions as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 9 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where BrandMentions data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- On-the-Spot Searches — Trigger immediate web and social media searches for specific keywords and retrieve the results instantly.
- Campaign Management — List all your active tracking projects or create new ones to continuously monitor your brand or competitors.
- Mention Auditing — Retrieve detailed mentions and sentiment analysis for your ongoing projects.
- Influencer Discovery — List key influencers associated with your tracked keywords and projects.
- Credit Tracking — Check your API limits and remaining credits in real-time.
The BrandMentions MCP Server exposes 9 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 BrandMentions to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the BrandMentions 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 BrandMentions
Ask Claude: "Using BrandMentions, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the BrandMentions MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with BrandMentions 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 BrandMentions 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
BrandMentions + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the BrandMentions MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed BrandMentions tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query BrandMentions nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe BrandMentions outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query BrandMentions status endpoints and alert on anomalies
BrandMentions MCP Tools for Claude Code (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect BrandMentions to Claude Code via MCP:
add_project
Create a new project for daily tracking
delete_project
Delete a project
get_influencers
List influencers for a specific project
get_mentions
Get full results for a completed search job
get_processed_mentions
Get partial results for a running search job
get_project_mentions
Retrieve mentions for a specific project
get_remaining_credits
Get current API credits limit/usage
list_projects
List all active campaigns/projects
post_search
Start an on-the-spot search job
Example Prompts for BrandMentions in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with BrandMentions immediately.
"List all active tracking projects in BrandMentions."
"Start a quick search for the keyword 'Vinkius'."
"Show me the top influencers for project proj_1."
Troubleshooting BrandMentions MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting BrandMentions to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
BrandMentions + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating BrandMentions 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 BrandMentions with your favorite client
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Connect BrandMentions to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.