How to Use the Collect MCP in Claude

Q: Can I track campaign status in Collect using Claude Desktop?

Yes, your agent runs listcampaigns to pull live status updates. You can ask for a summary of completed versus pending requests right in your chat.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle sending new requests in Collect?

The agent uses createrequest to build and send out new forms. It takes your prompt details, formats the fields, and fires them off to your recipient.

Q: Can I view specific form fields with Collect on Claude Desktop?

Yes, the getelementdetails tool retrieves the exact parameters of any form block. Your agent reads this data to tell you what fields are required.

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Run Collect campaigns from Claude Desktop

This MCP Server lets Claude Desktop query your data gathering pipelines using `list_campaigns` and `get_campaign`. Your agent pulls the exact status of any active intake form without you digging through browser tabs. You get instant lists of pending items. If a client stalls, your agent uses `list_requests` to see exactly who hasn't submitted their files yet.

Send data requests on the fly

The `create_request` tool lets your agent draft and send new file or data collection forms to any email address. You just tell the chat who needs to upload what, and the tool builds the request. If you need to inspect a specific form field before sending, the agent runs `get_element_details`. This keeps your intake forms accurate without manual double-checking.

Chase down missing documents

The `send_message` tool lets your agent ping recipients directly from the chat window when they miss a deadline. This keeps your communication history clean and tied to the specific folder request. Your agent checks previous threads with `list_messages` to see if a client already got a reminder. You don't double-email people or look spammy.

Setup guide

Set up Collect MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Collect MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Collect MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under collect-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "collect-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Collect MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server configuration to your local config file. Once you restart the app, the tools appear under the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, your agent runs `list_campaigns` to pull live status updates. You can ask for a summary of completed versus pending requests right in your chat.

The agent uses `create_request` to build and send out new forms. It takes your prompt details, formats the fields, and fires them off to your recipient.

Yes, the `get_element_details` tool retrieves the exact parameters of any form block. Your agent reads this data to tell you what fields are required.

This server runs in a secure sandbox and only touches your Collect campaign metadata and message logs. Your actual uploaded files and client submissions are never stored or cached on our servers.

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