Common Paper MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Common Paper 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 common-paper --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Common Paper MCP Server
Connect your Common Paper account to any AI agent and manage your commercial contracts through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Common Paper as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Common Paper data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Agreement Management — List all signed agreements, check the status of pending contracts, and retrieve details for any specific document.
- Contract Creation — Send new agreements such as NDAs, Cloud Service Agreements (CSA), and DPAs directly to partners using predefined templates.
- Workflow Automation — Streamline your internal processes by programmatically fetching agreement data and triggering contract actions.
The Common Paper MCP Server exposes 10 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 Common Paper to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Common Paper 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 Common Paper
Ask Claude: "Using Common Paper, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Common Paper MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Common Paper 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 Common Paper 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
Common Paper + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Common Paper MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Common Paper tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Common Paper nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Common Paper outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Common Paper status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Common Paper MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Common Paper to Claude Code via MCP:
create_webhook
Configure a new webhook to receive contract status updates
delete_webhook
Remove a previously configured webhook
get_agreement
Retrieve detailed information about a specific agreement
get_template
Retrieve details of a specific contract template
list_agreements
Retrieve a list of agreements (contracts) from Common Paper
list_signed_agreements
Quickly list all agreements that have been fully signed
list_templates
Retrieve a list of contract templates available in your account
list_webhooks
Retrieve a list of configured webhooks
search_agreements_by_email
Find agreements associated with a specific recipient email
send_agreement
Create and send a new agreement based on a template
Example Prompts for Common Paper in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Common Paper immediately.
"Show me all signed agreements in Common Paper."
"Send an NDA agreement to 'partner@example.com' using template ID 'tmpl-xxxx' in Common Paper."
"Get the current status of agreement 'agr-yyyy' in Common Paper."
Troubleshooting Common Paper MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Common Paper to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Common Paper + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Common Paper 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 Common Paper with your favorite client
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Connect Common Paper to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.