How to Use the ChargeDesk MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the ChargeDesk MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http chargedesk-mcp -- in your terminal. Claude Code will save the configuration to your /.claude.json file.

Q: How does ChargeDesk handle multiple gateways in Claude Code?

The listconnectedgateways tool queries all your active processors simultaneously. Claude Code aggregates this data, letting you search across all gateways with a single command.

Query gateways, audit subscriptions, and issue refunds directly from your terminal using Claude Code.

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Script terminal-based billing lookups

The `list_chargedesk_charges` and `get_charge_details` tools let you audit transactions from your command line. Claude Code runs these queries headlessly, allowing you to pipe the output of this MCP Server into grep, jq, or local text files. You can run quick shell scripts to parse recent charges. Claude Code handles the API requests and returns clean JSON or formatted tables directly inside your terminal session.

Issue refunds via Claude Code CLI commands

The `refund_chargedesk_payment` tool lets you reverse charges instantly without opening a browser. You tell Claude Code to refund a specific transaction ID, and it executes the command and prints the receipt details. It is the fastest way to handle customer support tickets while working in the terminal. Claude Code chains the lookup and the refund in one quick command.

Audit subscriptions and webhooks on the command line

The `list_chargedesk_subscriptions` and `list_chargedesk_webhooks` tools expose your recurring billing health directly to your shell. Claude Code inspects these endpoints to verify that your production webhooks match your local configurations. This MCP setup is perfect for SREs and backend devs who need to monitor payment pipelines. You can run automated cron jobs that use Claude Code to alert you if a webhook configuration changes.

Setup guide

Set up ChargeDesk 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 chargedesk-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about ChargeDesk MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http chargedesk-mcp -- ` in your terminal. Claude Code will save the configuration to your `~/.claude.json` file.

Yes, Claude Code outputs clean text and JSON. You can easily pipe results from `list_chargedesk_customers` to standard Unix utilities like jq or awk.

The `list_connected_gateways` tool queries all your active processors simultaneously. Claude Code aggregates this data, letting you search across all gateways with a single command.

Yes, Claude Code runs perfectly in headless environments. You can trigger billing audits or subscription checks inside GitHub Actions using this setup.

All transaction IDs, customer records, and refund requests are transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections. Vinkius hosts this MCP Server in an ephemeral V8 sandbox, ensuring your customer data is never cached or stored.

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