How to Use the Close MCP in Claude Code

Automate your CRM workflows by connecting the Close MCP Server to Claude Code for terminal-based data retrieval and scripting.

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Connect Close MCP to Claude Code

Create your Vinkius account to connect Close to Claude Code and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Pipe Close data in Claude Code

Run `list_close_leads` directly from your shell to get JSON output for your scripts. Claude Code processes the response instantly. You can chain this with other CLI tools. It turns your CRM into just another source for your automation pipeline.

Script tasks with Claude Code

Use `list_close_tasks` to pull reminders into a cron job or a custom report. Claude Code handles the logic without a GUI. This setup is for engineers who want to manage their CRM via terminal commands. You control the flow of data manually.

Check pipeline health in Claude Code

Call `list_close_pipelines` to audit your setup from the command line. Claude Code displays the config for quick debugging. It makes verifying your CRM structure trivial. You get the output exactly where you need it.

Setup guide

Set up Close 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 close-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Close MCP in Claude Code

Use the command claude mcp add --transport http -- in your terminal. Ensure all flags are placed before the server name.

It supports stdio, http, and sse. Pick the one that fits your deployment environment.

Everything runs in the V8 Isolate Sandbox. Your CRM records are ephemeral and never persisted on our side.

Yes, you can script the tools into your pipeline. It works perfectly in Docker or GitHub Actions.

The server touches leads, tasks, and pipelines. We isolate these interactions to ensure your CRM info remains strictly controlled.

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