How to Use the Collect MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I connect Collect to Claude Code?

Add the server using the claude mcp add command in your terminal. Once configured, you can call any tool directly from the CLI.

Claude Code runs Collect commands in your terminal to automate data collection workflows.

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Use `list_campaigns` to see what's happening from your shell. Claude Code treats the output as text, making it perfect for piping into other terminal utilities. This is ideal for DevOps engineers building automation. You can script the retrieval of campaign data without a GUI.

Headless campaign management

Automate your data collection by triggering `create_request` from a shell script. Claude Code executes the tool and returns the JSON output directly to your terminal. It handles the authentication flow so you can run jobs in CI/CD pipelines. You'll see the success status immediately in your terminal session.

Audit Collect logs in the terminal

Run `list_messages` to keep track of your outreach efforts. Claude Code displays the history in your console, letting you grep for specific recipients. It makes manual tracking obsolete. You can verify the state of any request using `get_request` and pipe the results into a log file.

Setup guide

Set up Collect 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 collect-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Collect MCP in Claude Code

Add the server using the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal. Once configured, you can call any tool directly from the CLI.

It manages them through the command line by invoking the provided tools. You can list, create, and inspect requests without leaving your terminal.

The server is built for CLI use, meaning it works perfectly in Docker or SSH. Claude Code handles the transport so you can run it anywhere.

The server does not track your commands. It only processes the specific campaign and user data you request through the API.

Your data is protected by HTTPS in transit. The server doesn't store your records; it acts only as a bridge for your terminal to talk to Collect.

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