ChargeDesk MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add ChargeDesk as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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claude mcp add chargedesk --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About ChargeDesk MCP Server
Connect your ChargeDesk account to any AI agent and take full control of your billing and payment operations across Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, and more through natural conversation. Streamline customer support and financial management.
Claude Code registers ChargeDesk as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where ChargeDesk data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Unified Payment Oversight — List and retrieve details for charges across all connected payment gateways natively
- Refund Management — Process full or partial refunds for specific charges securely
- Customer Intelligence — Access and monitor customer profiles and their complete billing history flawlessly
- Subscription Tracking — List and retrieve details for active and inactive customer subscriptions securely
- Gateway Auditing — List all connected gateways and verify their operational status flawlessly
- Notification Management — Access and review configured webhooks and account alerts directly within your workspace
The ChargeDesk MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect ChargeDesk to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ChargeDesk MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using ChargeDesk
Ask Claude: "Using ChargeDesk, show me..." — 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the ChargeDesk MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with ChargeDesk through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using ChargeDesk tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
ChargeDesk + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the ChargeDesk MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed ChargeDesk tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query ChargeDesk nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe ChargeDesk outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query ChargeDesk status endpoints and alert on anomalies
ChargeDesk MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect ChargeDesk to Claude Code via MCP:
get_charge_details
Get detailed information for a specific charge
get_customer_details
Get detailed information for a specific customer
list_chargedesk_charges
List recent charges from all gateways
list_chargedesk_customers
List all customers in your account
list_chargedesk_subscriptions
List active and inactive subscriptions
list_chargedesk_webhooks
List configured webhooks
list_connected_gateways
List all connected payment gateways
refund_chargedesk_payment
Refund a specific charge
Example Prompts for ChargeDesk in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with ChargeDesk immediately.
"Show me the last 10 charges in ChargeDesk."
"Refund $25.00 for charge ID 'ch_123456'."
"List all my connected payment gateways."
Troubleshooting ChargeDesk MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting ChargeDesk to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
ChargeDesk + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating ChargeDesk MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect ChargeDesk with your favorite client
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Connect ChargeDesk to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.