How to Use the Circle.so MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I use Claude Code to get a JSON list of members from my Circle.so community?

Once connected, you run claude mcp circleso-mcp listcommunitymembers. It will output a clean JSON array of all members, which you can then pipe to tools like jq for filtering or save to a file.

Q: What's the command to connect Claude Code to the Circle.so MCP server?

You run claude mcp add --transport http circleso-mcp -- . The name circleso-mcp is what you'll use to call its tools. Use claude mcp list to confirm it's connected.

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Integrate community metrics into CI/CD

Set up a cron job that uses Claude Code to run `list_community_members` every night. You can pipe the JSON output to another script that logs the count to a database or sends an alert if the number drops unexpectedly. It's headless monitoring for your community's health. This MCP server exposes all the endpoints you need to build these kinds of automations without needing a complex backend service.

Script your own data exports

If you need a quick backup of community posts, a simple shell script is all it takes. Use Claude Code to call `list_community_posts` and pipe the output directly to a JSON file. Chain it with `list_post_comments` for a more complete archive. This MCP server makes it easy to schedule regular exports that run without any manual intervention.

Run headless audits from the shell

You can build simple admin tools that run anywhere. Write a script that uses Claude Code to call `list_community_spaces` and `list_community_posts` to find spaces with no activity in the last 90 days. Run it from your laptop, a Docker container, or an SSH session on a remote server. It's a direct, no-fuss way to keep tabs on your community engagement without a UI.

Setup guide

Set up Circle.so 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 circleso-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Circle.so MCP in Claude Code

Once connected, you run `claude mcp circleso-mcp list_community_members`. It will output a clean JSON array of all members, which you can then pipe to tools like `jq` for filtering or save to a file.

Yes. You can set up Claude Code in your workflow, add the Circle.so server connection using your token stored in secrets, and then run your scripts as part of any CI/CD pipeline.

You run `claude mcp add --transport http circleso-mcp -- `. The name `circleso-mcp` is what you'll use to call its tools. Use `claude mcp list` to confirm it's connected.

Absolutely. That's a core use case for Claude Code. Every tool on this server outputs structured JSON, so you can pipe it directly to other command-line utilities like `jq`, `grep`, or your own custom scripts.

The server provides read-only access to your Circle.so community data, including member lists, posts, comments, and space details. The server is ephemeral and stateless—it doesn't store your data. Your connection is secured by your unique Vinkius endpoint token.

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