How to Use the DonorsChoose MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I verify the DonorsChoose connection in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp list in your terminal. This will show the DonorsChoose server and confirm that all 10 tools are active.

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Headless project monitoring with Claude Code

Claude Code runs `list_latest_classroom_proposals` to fetch new data for your automated reports. It pipes this output into your shell scripts or log files. You can schedule these tasks to run via cron. The agent uses `get_donorschoose_api_metadata` to check connection health before every batch run.

Automated regional audits in Claude Code

The agent executes `quick_regional_funding_audit` during your CI/CD build process to verify active project counts. It fails the build if specific data requirements aren't met. It also uses `list_projects_by_state` to generate localized updates. This gives your team a clear view of classroom needs without any manual logging in.

Critical funding alerts via Claude Code

Claude Code monitors for expiring opportunities by calling `list_urgent_funding_needs` periodically. It can trigger alerts or webhooks based on the returned metadata. When the agent detects an urgent project, it pulls the full details via `get_classroom_project_details`. This ensures your systems always have the most relevant data for decision making.

Setup guide

Set up DonorsChoose 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 donorschoose-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about DonorsChoose MCP in Claude Code

Use the command line to add the server with the transport flag. Claude Code will then list the tools and include them in your environment scope.

Yes. Since Claude Code is terminal-native, you can pipe the JSON output of any tool into other command-line utilities for processing.

Run `claude mcp list` in your terminal. This will show the DonorsChoose server and confirm that all 10 tools are active.

It is designed for it. The server handles requests via HTTP transport, making it stable for use in Docker containers or GitHub Actions.

All requests are authenticated via your endpoint token and processed in a zero-trust Vinkius environment. No sensitive data is stored, and only public classroom records are accessed.

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