How to Use the Determ MCP in Claude

Q: How do I get a list of recent mentions about 'Project X' using Determ and Claude Desktop?

First, find the right query with listmonitoringqueries. Then, ask Claude to listmediamentions using that query's ID. It will return a list of the latest mentions directly in the chat.

Q: How do I check sentiment for a query in Determ using Claude Desktop?

Just ask Claude to run getquerysentimentsummary with the ID of the monitoring query you're interested in. You'll get a breakdown of positive, neutral, and negative mentions.

Q: What's the best way to find high-reach articles with Determ inside Claude Desktop?

Use the listrecenthighreachmentions tool. It's designed specifically to filter for mentions with the highest estimated reach, saving you from sorting through everything manually.

Q: Can I see which media outlets mention me most often?

Yes. The listtopmediasources tool identifies the sources that have the highest volume of mentions for a given query. Your agent can call it and give you a ranked list.

Connect Claude Desktop to your Determ account. Ask about media mentions, sentiment, and PR impact right in your chat.

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Track Media Mentions in Real-Time

Connect your agent to the Determ MCP server to pull live media monitoring data. Ask it to `list_monitoring_queries` to see what you're tracking, then use `list_media_mentions` to get a feed of recent articles and posts about your brand. No more switching tabs to check your monitoring dashboard. You can dig into any specific mention for the full story. Just give your agent a mention ID and have it run `get_mention_details`. It'll pull back the full text, author, and source metadata, right into your Claude chat.

Get Instant PR Insights with Claude Desktop

Go beyond just listing mentions. Your agent can use `get_query_sentiment_summary` to instantly break down the positive, neutral, and negative sentiment for any of your search queries. It's a quick way to gauge public perception without manually reading hundreds of articles. Need to find your biggest wins? Have your agent run `list_recent_high_reach_mentions` to see which stories are getting the most eyeballs. You can also use `list_top_media_sources` to identify which publications talk about you the most.

Find Specific Mentions on Demand

This Determ MCP server lets your agent search through your entire mention history. Use `search_mentions_by_keyword` to find specific articles or posts that contain a certain name, product feature, or competitor. It's like a search engine for your own media coverage. You can also manage your account directly from chat. Have Claude check your settings with `get_account_metadata` or review the specifics of a tracking topic with `get_monitoring_query_details`. It keeps all your PR data just a question away.

Setup guide

Set up Determ MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Determ MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Determ MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under determ-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Determ MCP in Claude Desktop

First, find the right query with `list_monitoring_queries`. Then, ask Claude to `list_media_mentions` using that query's ID. It will return a list of the latest mentions directly in the chat.

Just ask Claude to run `get_query_sentiment_summary` with the ID of the monitoring query you're interested in. You'll get a breakdown of positive, neutral, and negative mentions.

Use the `list_recent_high_reach_mentions` tool. It's designed specifically to filter for mentions with the highest estimated reach, saving you from sorting through everything manually.

Yes. The `list_top_media_sources` tool identifies the sources that have the highest volume of mentions for a given query. Your agent can call it and give you a ranked list.

This MCP server acts as a proxy. Your Claude client sends a request, the server uses its own stored credential to fetch data from Determ, and then returns only the requested data—like mention content or sentiment scores—to you. Your Determ API key never leaves the Vinkius-managed server.

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