How to Use the Craftboxx MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I configure the Craftboxx MCP Server in Claude Code?

Execute claude mcp add --transport http craftboxx -- in your terminal. Ensure all transport flags appear before the server name. Verify the installation by running claude mcp list.

Manage field operations from your terminal. Pipe live scheduling data directly into your deployment scripts using Claude Code.

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Running `get_business_stats` from the command line pulls your daily operational metrics straight into your terminal buffer. You can pipe this output into a shell script that generates automated morning reports for the management team. Provisioning new work happens through the `create_order` tool. A GitHub Action can trigger this endpoint automatically when a specific database event occurs, bypassing the need for manual data entry entirely.

Automated Pipeline Scheduling

Cron jobs rely on `list_appointments` to sync field work with your internal calendar systems. Your script wakes up, fetches the day's itinerary, and pushes the updates to your custom backend without a graphical interface. Task monitoring works similarly via `list_tasks` and `list_orders`. SREs can write bash scripts that check for stalled jobs and send Slack alerts if a high-priority order remains incomplete past its deadline.

Terminal-Based Asset Tracking

Auditing fleet availability requires a single call to `list_vehicles_resources`. The CLI returns the raw JSON of your machine assignments, which you can format using jq to find idle trucks instantly. Material checks run through `list_materials` and `list_customers`. DevOps engineers can build deployment hooks that verify sufficient inventory exists before allowing a new client onboarding script to proceed.

Setup guide

Set up Craftboxx MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see craftboxx-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Craftboxx transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Craftboxx tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http craftboxx-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Craftboxx MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Craftboxx MCP in Claude Code

Execute `claude mcp add --transport http craftboxx -- ` in your terminal. Ensure all transport flags appear before the server name. Verify the installation by running `claude mcp list`.

Yes. The headless nature of this client makes it perfect for CI/CD pipelines. Pass your endpoint token as an environment variable to authenticate the automated runner.

Ask the agent to format the endpoint response as raw JSON or CSV. You can then redirect standard output into jq, grep, or custom shell scripts for further processing.

You handle the scheduling through standard Linux cron. The script simply invokes the agent with a predefined prompt to execute the required endpoints at the specified intervals.

Ephemeral compute environments isolate your stock levels. The terminal client processes part numbers, quantities, and vehicle assignments locally, while the Vinkius backend destroys the routing container the moment your script terminates.

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