Clip API MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Clip API 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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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add clip-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Clip API MCP Server
Directly empower your intelligent agents with the Clip API, the undisputed champion of point-of-sale and card payment gateways across Mexico. Bypass clunky merchant dashboards by commanding 10 specialized financial tools built to execute transactions, force refunds, and reconcile bulk backend settlements securely through plain text.
Claude Code registers Clip API as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Clip API data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Payment Link Generation — Programmatically spin up highly secure payment links instantly firing off collection demands mapped directly to specific user workflows without manual UI clicks.
- Transaction Auditing — Track pending authorizations scanning exact balances sniffing out potential fraud drops analyzing transaction statuses aggressively.
- Automated Reconciliations — Pull bulk settlement reports extracting clean matrices charting precisely when cash pipelines hit your registered banks.
- Inventory & Subscription — Manage deep catalog arrays syncing SKUs and dictating heavy recurring billing cycles charging Mexican cards passively.
The Clip API MCP Server exposes 10 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 Clip API to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Clip API 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 Clip API
Ask Claude: "Using Clip API, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Clip API MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Clip API 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 Clip API 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
Clip API + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Clip API MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Clip API tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Clip API nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Clip API outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Clip API status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Clip API MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Clip API to Claude Code via MCP:
add_product_to_catalog
Add a new item to the Clip Point of Sale catalog
cancel_payment_link
Void an active payment link
create_payment_link
Generate a Clip payment link to charge customers via card
create_subscription_plan
Build a recurring billing cycle charging clients periodically
get_balance_summary
Retrieve cash balance awaiting settlement
get_settlement_reports
Fetch detailed historical settlement reports
get_transaction_status
Retrieve the status of a payment transaction
list_products_catalog
Pull the complete inventory catalog registered in Clip
list_terminals
List all registered physical POS Clip terminals
refund_transaction
Omit amount for full refund. Execute a full or partial refund for a settled transaction
Example Prompts for Clip API in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Clip API immediately.
"Generate a new custom MXN payment link exactly for 450.50 referenced as invoice #X-99T."
"Refund the latest transaction specifically identified as Txn_88Z to its origin card fully."
"Calculate my comprehensive real cash balance available anticipating the incoming bulk settlements today blindly."
Troubleshooting Clip API MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Clip API to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Clip API + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Clip API 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 Clip API with your favorite client
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Connect Clip API to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.