How to Use the ComplyAdvantage MCP in Claude

Q: Can I check my previous screening history?

Yes, you can ask your agent to list past runs. It calls listsearches to retrieve and display your recent screening logs.

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Connect ComplyAdvantage MCP to Claude Desktop

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Setup ComplyAdvantage with Claude Desktop

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Run instant compliance checks in your chat

Drop a name or entity details straight into Claude Desktop to run an immediate compliance screening. Your agent triggers `create_search` to query PEP lists and sanction databases, pulling back raw matches directly into your workspace. No more copying names from your chat window into a separate browser dashboard. Once you get the hits, your agent uses `get_search_details` to parse the risk flags. You can ask Claude Desktop to summarize the matches or flag high-risk entities for your compliance team without leaving the app.

Maintain audit trails using this MCP Server

Keep your compliance logs clean without manual data entry. This MCP Server lets Claude Desktop document decisions by executing `create_comment` to add notes directly to a specific search or entity profile. You can record why a match was cleared or why it needs a manual review in real-time. If you need to review past decisions, the agent calls `list_comments` to fetch the history. It keeps your compliance team aligned and ensures every single screening has a clear, documented audit trail right inside your chat interface.

Set up continuous risk monitoring

Stop manual daily checks on high-risk clients. Let Claude Desktop configure active alerts by calling `update_search_monitors` to track changes on any screened entity. When there is a shift in a client's risk profile, your agent retrieves the updates via `get_search_monitors`. You can also change the tracking criteria on the fly. Your agent uses `update_search_profile` to tweak the monitoring rules, making sure you catch new PEP listings or sanction updates before they become legal liabilities.

Setup guide

Set up ComplyAdvantage 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 ComplyAdvantage 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 ComplyAdvantage 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 complyadvantage-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about ComplyAdvantage MCP in Claude Desktop

Just paste the entity's name and details into the chat. Claude Desktop uses the `create_search` tool to query the database and displays the risk matches instantly.

Yes, you can change assignees or mark cases as resolved. Your agent calls the `update_search` tool to push these updates to your dashboard immediately.

Tell Claude Desktop to whitelist the entity or adjust its risk rating. The agent invokes `update_search_entities` to apply your decisions directly to the record.

Yes, you can ask your agent to list past runs. It calls `list_searches` to retrieve and display your recent screening logs.

Yes, because your search queries and entity details never touch third-party servers. All data flows directly between Claude Desktop and the API through a secure MCP connection.

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