Clearstory MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Clearstory 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 Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add clearstory --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Clearstory MCP Server
Connect your Clearstory account to any AI agent and take full control of your construction project financial data through natural conversation. Streamline how you manage Change Order Requests (CORs) and Time & Material (T&M) tags natively.
Claude Code registers Clearstory 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 Clearstory data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Project Oversight — List and retrieve details for all active and inactive construction projects natively
- COR Intelligence — Access and monitor Change Order Requests, including amounts and statuses flawlessly
- Tag Management — List and review digital Time & Material tags directly from the field securely
- Contract Auditing — Access contracts linked to specific change orders flawlessly
- Notification Logistics — List and review change notifications sent between customers and contractors flawlessly
- Rate Visibility — Monitor Labor, Material, Equipment, and Other (LMEO) rates for your projects directly within your workspace
The Clearstory 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 Clearstory to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Clearstory 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 Clearstory
Ask Claude: "Using Clearstory, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Clearstory MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Clearstory 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 Clearstory 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
Clearstory + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Clearstory MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Clearstory tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Clearstory nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Clearstory outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Clearstory status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Clearstory MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Clearstory to Claude Code via MCP:
get_cor_details
Get detailed information for a specific COR
get_project_construction_details
Get detailed information for a specific project
list_change_notifications
List change notifications sent between customers and contractors
list_change_order_requests
List all Change Order Requests (CORs)
list_construction_projects
List all construction projects in Clearstory
list_construction_rates
List Labor, Material, Equipment, and Other (LMEO) rates
list_project_contracts
List contracts linked to change orders
list_tm_tags
List digital Time & Material tags from the field
Example Prompts for Clearstory in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Clearstory immediately.
"List all active construction projects in Clearstory."
"Show me the last 5 Change Order Requests."
"What are the labor rates for the 'City Hospital' project?"
Troubleshooting Clearstory MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Clearstory to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Clearstory + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Clearstory 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 Clearstory with your favorite client
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Connect Clearstory to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.