How to Use the Channels MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I configure the Channels MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http vinkius-channels -- . Make sure all flags come before the server name. Use claude mcp list to verify the connection.

Q: Can Claude Code export my Channels call logs to a file?

Yes. You can instruct the CLI to run listcalls and pipe the resulting JSON directly into a local log file or a jq script for further processing.

Connect Claude Code to your communication stack to monitor call metrics and manage contacts entirely from the command line.

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Automate daily reporting scripts

Extracting daily metrics via `get_call_stats` eliminates the need for a separate Python environment. You can replace that boilerplate by piping commands directly to your agent in the terminal. It runs the stats tool and `list_calls` to aggregate yesterday's traffic data. The output gets formatted however your pipeline demands. Tell the agent to generate a CSV or a JSON blob, and it writes the file straight to disk. You drop this into a GitHub Action and let the MCP Server handle the data extraction.

Audit users and webhooks in Claude Code

Auditing access with `list_users` and `list_webhooks` shows exactly where your data flows. Your headless agent pulls the current roster and checks active endpoints. It flags any unauthorized addresses or dormant accounts in seconds. You do not need a browser to fix misconfigurations. If an old webhook points to a deprecated server, you just instruct the agent to remove it and register the new one using `create_webhook`. Everything happens over an SSH session.

Headless contact management

Applying batch updates to customer records via `update_contact` requires zero custom scripts. Instead of writing a one-off Python file, feed a CSV to your terminal agent. It iterates through the rows, executing the update tool for each entry to keep the system current. Handling deletions follows the same pattern. When a user requests an account purge, the agent finds their ID with `get_contact` and wipes the record using `delete_contact`. It integrates perfectly into your existing bash aliases.

Setup guide

Set up Channels 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 channels-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Channels MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http vinkius-channels -- `. Make sure all flags come before the server name. Use `claude mcp list` to verify the connection.

Yes. You can instruct the CLI to run `list_calls` and pipe the resulting JSON directly into a local log file or a jq script for further processing.

Yes. You can run the agent headlessly in a GitHub Action to execute `create_webhook` every time you deploy a new production environment.

Vinkius provides HTTP and SSE transports. The CLI handles the routing automatically once you pass the correct flags during setup.

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