Brivo MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Brivo 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 the Vinkius.
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claude mcp add brivo --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Brivo MCP Server
Connect your Brivo Access account to any AI agent and orchestrate your physical security, facility management, and user provisioning workflows through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Brivo as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Brivo data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Door Control & Status — List all access points, check their live status (open/closed/locked), and trigger momentary unlocks directly from your workspace.
- User Provisioning — List and retrieve detailed profiles for all users and manage their access groups and credentials.
- Event Monitoring — Retrieve real-time or historical access events and security alarms to ensure facility safety.
- Credential Oversight — List and audit physical and digital credentials (cards, mobile passes) assigned to users.
- Schedule Coordination — Access time schedules used for automated locking and unlocking of your facility.
The Brivo MCP Server exposes 10 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 Brivo to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Brivo 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 Brivo
Ask Claude: "Using Brivo, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Brivo MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Brivo 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 Brivo 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
Brivo + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Brivo MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Brivo tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Brivo nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Brivo outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Brivo status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Brivo MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Brivo to Claude Code via MCP:
get_account_info
Retrieve core account/site information
get_door_status
Get live status of a door
get_user
Get details of a specific user
list_access_events
List recent access events and alarms
list_access_groups
List all access groups
list_credentials
List all access credentials (cards, pass, etc)
list_doors
List all access points (doors)
list_schedules
List time schedules for access
list_users
List all people/users in the system
unlock_door
Momentarily unlock a door
Example Prompts for Brivo in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Brivo immediately.
"List all the doors in my office."
"Unlock the 'Main Entrance' door (ID 101)."
"Show the recent access events for the Server Room."
Troubleshooting Brivo MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Brivo to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Brivo + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Brivo 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 Brivo with your favorite client
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Connect Brivo to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.