CrowdTangle MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add CrowdTangle 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 crowdtangle --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About CrowdTangle MCP Server
Integrate CrowdTangle, the public insights tool from Meta, directly into your AI workflow. Monitor social media trends, track how links are being shared across platforms, and identify high-performing content using natural language.
Claude Code registers CrowdTangle 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 CrowdTangle data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Post Monitoring — List and search for recent public posts on Facebook, Instagram, and other supported platforms.
- Viral Discovery — Identify overperforming and viral content based on actual vs. expected interaction.
- Link Tracking — See which public accounts and pages have shared specific URLs.
- Leaderboards & Lists — Monitor account leaderboards and manage your custom tracking lists.
The CrowdTangle 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 CrowdTangle to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the CrowdTangle 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 CrowdTangle
Ask Claude: "Using CrowdTangle, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the CrowdTangle MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with CrowdTangle 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 CrowdTangle 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
CrowdTangle + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the CrowdTangle MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed CrowdTangle tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query CrowdTangle nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe CrowdTangle outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query CrowdTangle status endpoints and alert on anomalies
CrowdTangle MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect CrowdTangle to Claude Code via MCP:
get_account_details
Touches dashboard settings, API rate limits, and workspace configuration boundaries. Retrieve metadata for your CrowdTangle account
get_account_leaderboard
Resolves account rankings, total interactions, and average engagement rates. Get engagement leaderboard for accounts in your lists
get_link_shares
Resolves which tracked accounts shared the link, their follower counts, and total interactions generated per share. See which accounts have shared a specific URL
get_post_details
Touches reaction breakdowns, share history, and platform-specific metadata boundaries. Get full engagement details for a specific post ID
get_top_performing_posts
Resolves "score" metrics (actual vs expected interactions) and associated social media metadata. Get the highest performing posts based on actual vs. expected interaction
list_media_posts
Resolves media URLs, content types (Photo, Video), and associated post captions. List recent posts that contain photos or videos
list_monitored_lists
Resolves list IDs, names, platform affiliations, and the number of accounts within each list. List all account lists you are tracking
list_recent_posts
Resolves post content, platform identifiers (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), account names, and engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments). List recent social media posts tracked by CrowdTangle
search_posts_by_keyword
Resolves relevant posts, associated accounts, and comparative performance data. Search for posts across platforms using a keyword
search_tracking_lists
Resolves list metadata matching the specified title filter. Search for specific tracking lists by title
Example Prompts for CrowdTangle in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with CrowdTangle immediately.
"Search for recent viral posts about 'Electric Vehicles' on Instagram."
"Who has shared the link 'https://vinkius.com/blog/mcp-server' recently?"
"Show me the engagement leaderboard for my 'Competitors' list."
Troubleshooting CrowdTangle MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting CrowdTangle to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
CrowdTangle + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating CrowdTangle 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 CrowdTangle with your favorite client
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Connect CrowdTangle to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.