How to Use the Certify (Emburse) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the Certify (Emburse) MCP Server to Claude Desktop?

You edit your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, then restart the application completely to load the new tools.

Manage expense reports and AP invoices directly from Claude Desktop. Pull live financial data without leaving your chat window.

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Pinging finance for expense updates wastes everyone's time. Your agent can now read `list_expense_reports` and `list_certify_expenses` to show you exactly what got approved or rejected. You get the raw line items right in your Claude conversation. Need to audit specific purchases? The `list_certify_receipts` tool pulls the actual receipt data stored in the system. You just ask Claude to check a specific employee's recent travel costs, and the details appear instantly.

Map departments to Claude Web

Building financial summaries requires accurate organizational context. Claude uses `list_certify_departments` alongside `list_certify_users` to group spending by team automatically. You don't have to manually cross-reference headcount spreadsheets anymore. Getting the accounting codes right is just as easy. Your client calls `get_gl_dimensions` to pull the active General Ledger lists, ensuring any ad-hoc reporting matches your actual accounting structure.

Monitor accounts payable invoices

Vendor payments often get stuck in approval limbo. Claude can run `list_invoice_reports` and `list_certify_invoices` to check the status of pending AP workflows. You ask about the marketing agency invoice, and the system finds it. This means no more logging into the Emburse portal just to check if a bill got paid. Your agent handles the query, formats the output, and gives you the exact status in seconds.

Setup guide

Set up Certify (Emburse) MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Certify (Emburse) MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Certify (Emburse) MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under certify-emburse-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "certify-emburse-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Certify (Emburse) MCP in Claude Desktop

You edit your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Add the server details under the `mcpServers` key, then restart the application completely to load the new tools.

Yes, it reads them directly. The server exposes a specific tool for fetching stored receipt records.

Your agent pulls the exact General Ledger structures using the API. You always get the current accounting categories when asking for financial breakdowns.

You paste the remote server URL into the Integrations tab under Settings. The browser client connects immediately without needing local configuration.

Vinkius runs this integration inside a V8 Isolate Sandbox. The server handles temporary access to your AP invoices, expense lines, and user lists, then destroys the environment immediately after the query finishes.

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