How to Use the BrasilAPI MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the BrasilAPI MCP Server to my Claude Code config?

Run the claude mcp add command in your terminal, specifying the HTTP transport and the server URL. Once added, Claude Code can access the tools whenever you start a terminal session.

Q: How does Claude Code handle large payloads from BrasilAPI MCP Server bank lists?

When calling listbrazilianbanks, Claude Code processes the JSON stream directly in the terminal. You can ask it to filter or format the output to show only specific bank codes.

Q: Can Claude Code help me script holiday-based system freezes using BrasilAPI?

Yes, you can ask it to write a shell script that checks getbrazilianholidays. The script will determine if today is a holiday and exit early to prevent deployments on non-working days.

Query Brazilian institutional databases and pipe CNPJ or CEP data directly into your terminal workflows with Claude Code.

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Audit corporate and postal records using the Claude Code MCP Server

Claude Code lets you query official registries using `get_cnpj_details` directly from your shell. You can quickly inspect active company registrations and pipe the raw JSON output into grep or jq for further processing. If you need to verify delivery zones during a deployment, you can run `get_cep_details` to check regional routing. This keeps your terminal-focused DevOps pipeline fast without requiring a web browser.

Automate database migrations with official state and bank codes

Claude Code uses `list_brazilian_states` to fetch the current IBGE state listings. It can immediately generate SQL insert scripts or JSON seed files and run your migration command to update your database. For payment routing setups, the CLI agent calls `list_brazilian_banks` to get the latest list of clearinghouses. It pipes this data straight into your config files, ensuring your routing tables are always accurate.

Fetch FIPE valuations and schedule holiday checks from the CLI

Claude Code calls `get_fipe_vehicle_price` to check current market values of vehicles directly from your terminal. SREs can use this to quickly verify pricing feeds during database maintenance or backend testing. To schedule system maintenance around regional downtime, the agent calls `get_brazilian_holidays`. It outputs the list of national holidays, helping you script automated deployment freezes for non-working days.

Setup guide

Set up BrasilAPI 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 brasilapi-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about BrasilAPI MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal, specifying the HTTP transport and the server URL. Once added, Claude Code can access the tools whenever you start a terminal session.

Yes, Claude Code can write a bash script or Node CLI that uses `get_cep_details` or `get_cnpj_details`. It will write the code and set up the executable permissions for you.

When calling `list_brazilian_banks`, Claude Code processes the JSON stream directly in the terminal. You can ask it to filter or format the output to show only specific bank codes.

Yes, you can ask it to write a shell script that checks `get_brazilian_holidays`. The script will determine if today is a holiday and exit early to prevent deployments on non-working days.

All tool executions run in our secure, isolated V8 sandbox. We never store or monitor the specific CNPJ details, CEP codes, or FIPE vehicle parameters processed by your CLI agent.

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