How to Use the CB Insights MCP in Claude Code

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Connect CB Insights MCP to Claude Code

Create your Vinkius account to connect CB Insights to Claude Code and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Claude Code automates market reporting

Pipe the output of `list_industries` into your shell scripts to track sector movement. Claude Code handles the data extraction without any GUI overhead. This makes it easy to build custom monitors. You get the data directly in your terminal where you can format it for CI/CD logs.

Run deal scans with Claude Code

Use `list_deals` in your scripts to trigger alerts when new funding events hit the wire. Claude Code executes these commands on a schedule. It keeps your workflow clean and focused. You define the criteria and the agent pulls the data automatically.

Validate connectivity with Claude Code

Run `check_cbi_status` to ensure your pipeline is healthy before starting a batch job. It gives you a quick binary output for your CI scripts. Don't waste cycles on failed requests. This tool lets you catch issues before they break your build.

Setup guide

Set up CB Insights 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 cb-insights-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http cb-insights-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 CB Insights 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": {
    "cb-insights-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about CB Insights MCP in Claude Code

Add the server via the CLI command provided. Once connected, your terminal session has full access to the toolset.

Yes, you can script the tools into your workflow. It works perfectly with standard shell pipes.

You get full access to the API tools. Claude Code can pull organization details, funding rounds, and investor lists.

We manage the endpoint token for you. Your terminal remains headless and secure throughout the session.

The server runs in a V8-isolated sandbox that wipes clean after the session ends. It only touches the specific financial records you request, keeping your data footprint minimal.

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