How to Use the ButterCMS MCP in Claude Code

Automate your ButterCMS content workflows in the terminal using Claude Code.

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Setup ButterCMS with Claude Code

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Run ButterCMS tasks via Claude Code

Use `list_blog_posts` in your terminal to see current content. Pipe this output into other scripts to automate your deployment process. This MCP Server allows headless access to your data. You manage your content from the command line.

Extract CMS data with Claude Code

Call `search_collection_field` to extract specific field values from your collections. The output is clean and ready for your shell scripts. It helps you verify your configuration without a browser. You get the exact values you need for your build steps.

Validate CMS writers using Claude Code

Execute `list_butter_authors` to check your current writer list. Use this information to script your user permission updates. This tool makes it easy to track your CMS team from the CLI. You stay in the flow without switching windows.

Setup guide

Set up ButterCMS 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 buttercms-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about ButterCMS MCP in Claude Code

It can. You use the command line to trigger the search tool and pull your post data into the terminal.

You add the server URL to your config file. Claude Code then connects and provides the tools for your scripts.

They work together as a command-line pair. You can run automated checks on your content directly from your shell.

Yes. You pipe the tool output to a file or another command to build your own export pipeline.

The server creates an ephemeral connection for your session. It handles your content with strict token-based authentication.

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