How to Use the Donately MCP in Claude

Q: Can I use Donately tools in Claude Desktop for bulk updates?

The tools are currently read-focused. You can use listdonations and getperson to audit your records, but you cannot perform bulk changes via this connection.

Bring your Donately fundraising data directly into your Claude Desktop workspace for faster donor insights.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Donately to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Donately with Claude Desktop

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Query Donately campaigns in Claude Desktop

Pull live stats from your fundraising efforts without leaving your chat window. The `list_campaigns` and `get_campaign` tools let you check performance numbers against your current goals. Stop switching tabs to find out how much a specific drive raised. You get the raw data inside your AI client so you can draft updates or reports immediately.

Manage donor contacts via MCP Server

Access your full list of supporters using `list_people` and `get_person` to verify contact details. It turns your donor database into a searchable index for your agent. This MCP Server makes it trivial to find the right person for a follow-up. You ask for a donor's status and the agent returns the exact record from Donately.

Track recurring subscriptions in chat

Monitor your monthly recurring revenue by executing `list_subscriptions` and `get_subscription` directly from your prompt. It keeps your financial data tied to your planning discussions. Don't guess at your churn or growth rates. You can now prompt your agent to pull these figures during your morning planning session.

Setup guide

Set up Donately 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 Donately 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 Donately 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 donately-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Donately MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file via Settings, Developer, and Edit Config. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart your app to see the tools appear.

Yes. Your agent only accesses the information you explicitly request through the provided tools. We use a zero-trust model to ensure your donor records remain isolated.

The tools are currently read-focused. You can use `list_donations` and `get_person` to audit your records, but you cannot perform bulk changes via this connection.

If you exceed the API limit, the server returns a standard error code. Your agent will notify you immediately so you can adjust the frequency of your queries.

Your donor contact information and donation history stay within the secure tunnel between your local client and the server. No data is stored by the intermediate infrastructure.

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