Close MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Close 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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claude mcp add close --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Close MCP Server
Connect your Close CRM account to any AI agent and take full control of your sales automation through natural conversation. Streamline how you manage leads, deals, and daily to-dos natively.
Claude Code registers Close 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 Close data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Lead Oversight — List and retrieve details for all leads (companies) including status and contact info natively
- Opportunity Intelligence — Access and monitor sales deals and their values across different pipelines flawlessly
- Task Management — List and review CRM tasks and reminders to stay on top of your follow-ups securely
- Pipeline Logistics — Monitor sales pipelines and understand where deals are in the funnel flawlessly
- Status Tracking — List available stages for leads and opportunities to maintain clean data flawlessly
- User Visibility — Access your own profile and core CRM metadata directly within your workspace flawlessly
The Close 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 Close to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Close 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 Close
Ask Claude: "Using Close, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Close MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Close 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 Close 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
Close + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Close MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Close tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Close nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Close outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Close status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Close MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Close to Claude Code via MCP:
get_lead_details
Get detailed information for a specific lead
get_my_close_profile
Retrieve information about the authenticated user
get_opportunity_details
Get detailed information for a specific opportunity
list_close_leads
List all leads in Close CRM
list_close_opportunities
List all sales opportunities
list_close_pipelines
List sales pipelines configured in the account
list_close_tasks
List CRM tasks and reminders
list_lead_statuses
List available stages/statuses for leads
Example Prompts for Close in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Close immediately.
"List my last 5 leads in Close."
"Show me the value of my current sales pipeline."
"What are my pending tasks for this week?"
Troubleshooting Close MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Close to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Close + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Close 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 Close with your favorite client
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Connect Close to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.