Column MCP Server for Claude Code 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Column 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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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add column --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Column MCP Server
The Column MCP Server effectively bypasses standard FinTech wrappers and ties your artificial intelligence directly to one of the only nationally chartered US banks built originally around raw Developer APIs.
Claude Code registers Column as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Column data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Automated Clearing — Use
column_create_ach_transferto reliably settle recurring vendor payouts directly out of your native balance without relying on external UI web panels. - Establish Corporate Entities — Hook your conversational bots to construct KYC/KYB verified operational clusters
column_create_entityready to map against newly minted bank account numbers (column_create_bank_account). - Physical Check Writing — Astonishing API feature: send literal paper checks natively out to US addresses. Formulate text like "Mail a $40 check to John's address in Texas for maintenance" and the
column_create_checkprints and bounds the ledger payload directly.
The Column MCP Server exposes 12 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 Column to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Column 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 Column
Ask Claude: "Using Column, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Column MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Column 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 Column 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
Column + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Column MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Column tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Column nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Column outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Column status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Column MCP Tools for Claude Code (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Column to Claude Code via MCP:
column_create_ach_transfer
Fire an ACH to an external routing/account number
column_create_bank_account
Establish a DDA (Demand Deposit Account)
column_create_check
Very useful for legacy vendor systems. Generate and mail a paper check
column_create_entity
In production, this goes through compliance screening. Register a business or person KYC target inside Column
column_create_wire_transfer
Fire an immediate Wire transfer
column_get_balance
Audit settled funds inside a Bank Account
column_get_bank_account
Fetch specific DDA details (Routing info)
column_get_statement
Retrieve the generated bank statement artifacts
column_list_entities
View all active KYC profiles under the charter
column_list_transfers
Sweep historical ACH payment operations
column_list_webhooks
View all registered listening streams
column_simulate_ach
Trigger Sandbox inbound money movement
Example Prompts for Column in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Column immediately.
"Scan our balance history within my Operational account ID. See exactly how much pure funds are settled and available for dispatch."
"Print out a $1,500 manual paper check paid out to 'Green Construction LLC'. Mail it to '55 Broad St, Chicago IL 60601'."
"Initialize a Same-Day direct ACH batch targeting our landlord accounting info. Execute a $5,000 push towards Counterparty Router 02844 under entity RentalCorp."
Troubleshooting Column MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Column to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Column + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Column 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 Column with your favorite client
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Connect Column to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.