How do I find my DeckMatch API Key?

Log in to your DeckMatch or AlphaLens dashboard and navigate to the **Settings** or **API** section to generate your secret key.

What deck formats are supported for analysis?

You can provide URLs for PDF and PPTX files, as well as direct view links from platforms like DocSend.

How does semantic startup search work?

The `search_startups_semantically` tool uses the AlphaLens engine to match your natural language query against a massive database of startups and their strategic metadata.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

DeckMatch MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 12 tools to Delete Submission, Generate Investment Memo, Get Api Status, and more

Name: DeckMatch
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 12 Tools CLI

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add DeckMatch 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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The DeckMatch app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Artificial Intelligence category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·bash

# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add deckmatch --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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About DeckMatch MCP Server

Connect your DeckMatch (now AlphaLens) account to any AI agent and take full control of your venture capital deal flow and startup analysis workflows through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers DeckMatch as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where DeckMatch data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Deck Orchestration — Submit pitch deck URLs (PDF, PPTX, DocSend) programmatically to trigger automated data extraction and high-fidelity analysis
Investment Intelligence — Programmatically generate professional investment memos and retrieve AI-driven triage results, including problem/solution and business models
Semantic Discovery — Use the AlphaLens search engine to find startups matching specific strategic criteria and identify market signals directly through your agent
Portfolio Monitoring — Access your complete directory of analyzed decks and monitor triage statuses to maintain perfectly coordinated deal flow pipelines
Operational Monitoring — Check API health status, retrieve audit logs, and manage organization tags to maintain high-fidelity records of your investment activity

The DeckMatch MCP Server exposes 12 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.

All 12 DeckMatch tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to DeckMatch through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning pitch-deck-analysis, investment-triage, deal-flow, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

delete_submission

Remove pitch deck

generate_investment_memo

Create investment memo

get_api_status

Get connectivity info

get_deck_analysis

Get AI triage results

get_submission_audit

Get audit trail

get_submission_details

Get full submission info

list_enrichment_sources

Get data sources

list_submission_tags

List available tags

list_submissions

List all analyzed decks

search_startups_semantically

Find similar startups

submit_pitch_deck

Submit a deck for AI analysis

tag_submission

Label a submission

Connect DeckMatch to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire DeckMatch into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 DeckMatch

Ask Claude: "Using DeckMatch, show me...". 12 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the DeckMatch MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with DeckMatch 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 DeckMatch 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

DeckMatch + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the DeckMatch MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed DeckMatch tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query DeckMatch nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe DeckMatch outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query DeckMatch status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for DeckMatch in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with DeckMatch immediately.

"Analyze this pitch deck: 'https://docsend.com/view/example-deck'."

"Find startups similar to 'Stripe' focusing on 'climate tech payments'."

"Generate an investment memo for submission 'sub_123'."

Troubleshooting DeckMatch MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting DeckMatch to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

DeckMatch + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating DeckMatch MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run 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?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.