DonorsChoose MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add DonorsChoose 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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claude mcp add donorschoose --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About DonorsChoose MCP Server
Integrate DonorsChoose, the leading crowdfunding platform for public school teachers, directly into your AI workflow. Search for classroom projects across the US, filter by state, subject, or ZIP code, monitor urgent funding needs, and retrieve detailed information for educational proposals using natural language.
Claude Code registers DonorsChoose as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where DonorsChoose data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Project Discovery — Search for classroom projects using keywords, subjects, or specific geographic locations (states and ZIP codes).
- Funding Oversight — Monitor projects that are close to their expiration or have high urgency to identify immediate support needs.
- Proposal Intelligence — Retrieve detailed information for specific classroom projects, including school details and itemized resource lists.
- Newest Opportunity Tracking — List the most recently posted classroom proposals to identify new funding opportunities across the organization.
The DonorsChoose MCP Server exposes 10 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.
How to Connect DonorsChoose to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the DonorsChoose MCP Server with Claude Code.
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 DonorsChoose
Ask Claude: "Using DonorsChoose, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the DonorsChoose MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with DonorsChoose 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 DonorsChoose 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
DonorsChoose + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the DonorsChoose MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed DonorsChoose tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query DonorsChoose nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe DonorsChoose outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query DonorsChoose status endpoints and alert on anomalies
DonorsChoose MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect DonorsChoose to Claude Code via MCP:
get_classroom_project_details
Get detailed information for a specific classroom project
get_donorschoose_api_metadata
Retrieve metadata for the current API connection
list_high_poverty_needs
Identify projects from schools in high-poverty areas
list_latest_classroom_proposals
List the most recently posted classroom projects
list_projects_by_state
List classroom projects in a specific US state (e.g., NY, CA)
list_projects_by_subject
List projects filtered by subject area (e.g., Literacy, Math)
list_urgent_funding_needs
Identify projects that are close to their expiration or have high urgency
quick_regional_funding_audit
Retrieve a high-level summary of active projects in a region
search_classroom_projects
Search for DonorsChoose classroom projects using keywords
search_projects_by_zipcode
Search for classroom projects within a specific US ZIP code
Example Prompts for DonorsChoose in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with DonorsChoose immediately.
"Search for classroom projects in New York about 'Literacy'."
"Show me urgent projects near ZIP code '90210'."
"List the newest classroom proposals."
Troubleshooting DonorsChoose MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting DonorsChoose to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
DonorsChoose + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating DonorsChoose MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
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?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect DonorsChoose with your favorite client
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Connect DonorsChoose to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.