Cradl AI MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Cradl AI 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 cradl-ai --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Cradl AI MCP Server
Integrate Cradl AI, the advanced document data extraction platform, directly into your AI workflow. Automate the processing of invoices, receipts, IDs, and custom forms using powerful deep learning models and natural language.
Claude Code registers Cradl AI 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 Cradl AI data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Data Extraction — Trigger real-time data extraction from document URLs with high precision.
- Model Management — List and explore your custom-trained extraction models.
- Workflow Monitoring — Track the status of document processing flows and individual tasks.
- Batch Processing — Audit and retrieve details for entire batches of processed documents.
The Cradl AI 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 Cradl AI to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Cradl AI 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 Cradl AI
Ask Claude: "Using Cradl AI, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Cradl AI MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Cradl AI 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 Cradl AI 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
Cradl AI + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Cradl AI MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Cradl AI tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Cradl AI nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Cradl AI outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Cradl AI status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Cradl AI MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Cradl AI to Claude Code via MCP:
extract_data_from_url
Touches OCR engine, model prediction, and data normalization boundary. Trigger a new data extraction prediction from a file URL
get_batch_details
Touches individual file statuses and batch-level processing summary boundaries. Get details for a specific batch of documents
get_flow_details
Touches integration points and document routing rules boundaries. Get structure and settings for a specific flow
get_model_details
Touches schema definitions, extraction accuracy metrics, and model metadata boundaries. Get details for a specific extraction model
get_task_status
Resolves confidence scores and extracted key-value pairs from the document. Check the status and results of a document task
list_batches
Resolves batch identifiers, creation dates, and total document counts within each batch. List all document batches
list_extraction_models
Resolves model names, versions, and training statuses for document analysis. List all data extraction models in Cradl AI
list_processing_tasks
Resolves task IDs, statuses (PENDING, COMPLETED, FAILED), and processing timestamps. List recent document processing tasks
list_workflows
Resolves flow IDs, triggers, and configured processing steps. List all document processing flows
search_models_by_name
Resolves model metadata based on a name keyword search. Search for extraction models by name
Example Prompts for Cradl AI in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Cradl AI immediately.
"Extract data from this invoice: https://example.com/inv123.pdf using my 'Invoice Parser' model."
"Check the status of document processing task 't8s9df7'."
"List all extraction models available in my account."
Troubleshooting Cradl AI MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Cradl AI to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Cradl AI + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Cradl AI 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 Cradl AI with your favorite client
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Connect Cradl AI to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.