Cardly MCP Server for Claude Code 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Cardly 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 cardly --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Cardly MCP Server
Connect your Cardly account to any AI agent and orchestrate your personalized gifting, customer appreciation, and physical mail workflows through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Cardly 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 Cardly data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Order Management — Place real orders for physical greeting cards with custom messages and designs directly from your workspace.
- Design Oversight — Browse your custom artwork library and retrieve detailed metadata for individual designs.
- Order Preview — Generate a watermarked PDF preview of your card to verify content and layout before sending.
- Contact Coordination — Access and manage your contact lists and add new recipients to your address book.
- Global Shipping — Send cards to recipients in the US, Australia, UK, and worldwide with automatic address validation.
- API Verification — Verify your connection and API key status instantly using the echo tool.
The Cardly 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 Cardly to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Cardly 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 Cardly
Ask Claude: "Using Cardly, show me..." — 9 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Cardly MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Cardly 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 Cardly 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
Cardly + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Cardly MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Cardly tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Cardly nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Cardly outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Cardly status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Cardly MCP Tools for Claude Code (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Cardly to Claude Code via MCP:
add_contact_to_list
Add a new contact to a specific list
find_contact
Search for a contact in a list by email
get_account_info
Retrieve core account information
get_artwork_details
Get details of a specific piece of artwork
list_card_artwork
List available greeting card designs/artwork
list_contact_lists
List all contact lists in your account
place_greeting_card_order
Place a real order for a physical greeting card
preview_greeting_card
Generate a preview of a greeting card without placing a real order
verify_api_connection
Verify connectivity and API key validity
Example Prompts for Cardly in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Cardly immediately.
"List all the available greeting card designs in my account."
"Preview a card with artwork art_1 and message 'Happy Birthday John!'."
"Send a thank you card to Jane Smith in Australia."
Troubleshooting Cardly MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Cardly to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Cardly + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Cardly 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 Cardly with your favorite client
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Connect Cardly to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.