Cordial MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Cordial 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 cordial --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Cordial MCP Server
Integrate Cordial, the cross-channel marketing platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your audience segments, trigger automated messages, and monitor campaign performance using natural language.
Claude Code registers Cordial 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 Cordial data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Audience Management — List and search for subscribers, and update profile attributes seamlessly.
- Campaign Monitoring — Track the performance of batch and transactional email/SMS campaigns.
- Automation Control — Monitor and manage active message automation workflows.
- Data Insights — Access supplementary data collections and account metadata via chat.
The Cordial 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 Cordial to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Cordial 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 Cordial
Ask Claude: "Using Cordial, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Cordial MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Cordial 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 Cordial 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
Cordial + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Cordial MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Cordial tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Cordial nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Cordial outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Cordial status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Cordial MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Cordial to Claude Code via MCP:
get_account_details
Resolves system-level account identifiers, plan configuration, and core platform settings. Get metadata about your Cordial account
get_subscriber_profile
Resolves granular profile data including custom attributes, device tokens, and list memberships. Get full profile and attributes for a subscriber
list_audience_segments
Resolves list identity properties such as segment IDs, names, and subscriber counts. List contact segments and audience groups
list_automation_messages
Resolves active automated message definitions and workflow status for triggered communications. List active automated message workflows
list_contacts
Resolves contact identity properties including email addresses, channel opt-ins, and attribute metadata across the Cordial system boundary. List subscribers in Cordial
list_marketing_campaigns
Resolves campaign identity and status, including scheduling data and high-level performance indicators. List marketing campaigns and their performance
list_messages
Resolves batch and transactional message definitions, including templates, subject lines, and sender profiles. List batch and transactional messages
list_supplementary_data
Resolves metadata for custom data collections used for message personalization. List supplement collections (external data tables)
search_campaigns_by_name
Resolves a subset of campaigns matching the name criteria across the platform boundary. Search for marketing campaigns by name
upsert_subscriber
Creates or updates a profile with identity properties, channel preferences, and custom attributes. Create or update a subscriber profile
Example Prompts for Cordial in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Cordial immediately.
"List the most recent marketing campaigns and their open rates."
"Show me the profile for the subscriber 'user@example.com'."
"Check the size of our 'Active Customers' list."
Troubleshooting Cordial MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Cordial to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Cordial + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Cordial 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 Cordial with your favorite client
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Connect Cordial to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.