How to Use the ChangeDetection.io MCP in Claude Code

Terminal-based site monitoring. Claude Code runs your ChangeDetection.io jobs directly from the command line.

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Manage monitoring via Claude Code

Use `create_watch` to add new targets from your shell. Claude Code handles the request and returns the status immediately. This keeps your terminal workflow moving. You never have to switch to a browser to manage your monitoring.

Retrieve diffs with Claude Code

Run `get_snapshot_diff` to see site changes printed to your terminal. It shows the exact lines that were added or removed. You can pipe this output into other CLI tools. It makes building automated update scripts simple.

Inspect snapshots in the terminal

Call `get_snapshot` to pull the latest page content for any watch. Claude Code displays the raw text so you can review it fast. It works perfectly for cron jobs or background monitoring. You get the data you need without any GUI overhead.

Setup guide

Set up ChangeDetection.io 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 changedetectionio-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about ChangeDetection.io MCP in Claude Code

Use the add command with your server URL. Claude Code will register the tools and make them available in your shell.

It does. Every tool is designed to work without a UI, making it perfect for your terminal-based workflow.

Absolutely. You can write a script that checks for diffs and executes commands based on the output.

Yes, it supports standard HTTP transports. Configure your settings in the config file and start running commands.

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