How to Use the ChannelAdvisor (Rithum) MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I install the ChannelAdvisor (Rithum) toolset in Claude Code via MCP?

Run claude mcp add --transport http channeladvisor -- . This registers the server in your local /.claude.json file, giving your terminal agent immediate access to all eight tools.

Q: How does Claude Code display ChannelAdvisor (Rithum) tracking details?

Claude Code calls listcafulfillments and formats the raw JSON tracking numbers into clean terminal tables. You get instant visibility into carrier statuses without opening a browser.

Control ChannelAdvisor (Rithum) catalog and orders straight from your terminal using Claude Code.

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Pipe Rithum order data into command-line tools

The `list_ca_orders` tool outputs raw JSON order feeds directly to your shell. Claude Code lets you query pending shipments and pipe the results into custom bash scripts, grep filters, or local database imports. You don't need to build custom API clients for quick lookups. Run a single command, let Claude Code fetch the active orders, and immediately feed that data into your existing terminal pipeline.

Update inventory levels via the CLI

The `update_ca_inventory` tool updates stock counts across all channels using simple terminal commands. Claude Code takes your raw numbers, matches them against your catalog via `get_ca_product_details`, and pushes the new inventory levels instantly. This is built for quick terminal interventions. You skip the web GUI entirely, updating stock counts during SSH sessions or while managing server deployments.

Query distribution centers inside Claude Code

The `list_distribution_centers` tool exposes your fulfillment nodes directly to your terminal session. Claude Code queries these centers and correlates them with `list_ca_labels` to check which warehouses hold specific product lines. This enables rapid diagnostic work. You verify where stock is routed and check label configurations without leaving your active command-line interface.

Setup guide

Set up ChannelAdvisor (Rithum) 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 channeladvisor-rithum-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http channeladvisor-rithum-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 ChannelAdvisor (Rithum) 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": {
    "channeladvisor-rithum-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ChannelAdvisor (Rithum) MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http channeladvisor -- `. This registers the server in your local ~/.claude.json file, giving your terminal agent immediate access to all eight tools.

Yes. You can command Claude Code to run cron jobs or shell scripts that call update_ca_inventory to sync stock levels based on local warehouse database exports.

Claude Code calls list_ca_fulfillments and formats the raw JSON tracking numbers into clean terminal tables. You get instant visibility into carrier statuses without opening a browser.

Yes. Because Claude Code runs entirely in the terminal, you can direct the output of any tool run, like list_ca_products, directly into files or other CLI utilities.

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