How to Use the DingTalk MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the DingTalk server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http dingtalk-mcp -- in your terminal. Make sure to put all transport flags before the server name, then verify with claude mcp list.

Q: Can I inspect individual approval actions?

Yes, you can query getapprovalinstance to print the complete JSON array of reviewer actions, timestamps, and comments directly to your terminal.

Run DingTalk admin operations and pipe attendance records directly from your terminal using Claude Code.

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Headless DingTalk notification pipelines in Claude Code

Running notifications from your terminal is instant when you pipe shell outputs directly into Claude Code. The CLI agent triggers `send_work_notification` to dispatch system alerts, deployment statuses, or critical server warnings straight to your team's DingTalk work feeds using this headless MCP Server. This setup fits perfectly into your existing command-line environment. You can chain commands to feed build logs into the agent, which formats them and sends them out without opening a browser or an external app.

Pipe attendance audits with this MCP Server

Auditing team attendance is highly efficient when you run queries directly from your shell. The agent uses this MCP Server to execute `get_attendance_records` and pipes the raw JSON output to command-line utilities like `jq` or custom bash scripts for immediate parsing. You don't need to build a complex UI to find scheduling gaps. Just command the CLI to fetch the logs, filter for abnormal check-ins, and output the clean data directly to your stdout.

Rapid directory queries via Claude Code

Checking organizational structures is fast when you run quick terminal commands instead of navigating complex admin portals. The agent queries `get_department_info` and `list_sub_departments` to resolve department IDs and map team hierarchies on the fly. This approach keeps your operations agile. You can quickly look up who reports to whom, fetch their contact details with `get_user_info`, and pipe that data into other administrative scripts.

Setup guide

Set up DingTalk 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 dingtalk-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http dingtalk-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 DingTalk 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": {
    "dingtalk-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about DingTalk MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http dingtalk-mcp -- ` in your terminal. Make sure to put all transport flags before the server name, then verify with `claude mcp list`.

Yes, you can write a shell script that invokes Claude Code headlessly. The agent can trigger `create_approval_process` automatically based on system triggers or scheduled cron jobs.

You can pipe your terminal output directly to Claude Code and command it to run `send_markdown_message` with the piped text as the message body for instant alerts.

Yes, you can query `get_approval_instance` to print the complete JSON array of reviewer actions, timestamps, and comments directly to your terminal.

Your credentials and tokens are stored securely in your local `~/.claude.json` configuration file. The server runs in an isolated V8 sandbox on Vinkius, ensuring your approval templates and token data are never exposed.

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