How to Use the Dotdigital MCP in Claude

Q: How do I search for Dotdigital contacts within Claude Desktop?

Use the searchmarketingcontacts tool by typing your query into the chat. Claude will execute the request and return the matching profiles directly.

Q: Can Claude Desktop trigger my Dotdigital automation programs?

This server lists your programs via listautomationprograms. You can see what's active and discuss the next steps for your marketing strategy.

Q: How do I verify my Dotdigital account limits in Claude Desktop?

Call getdotdigitalaccountmetadata to retrieve your current usage stats. It provides the exact limits assigned to your account.

Q: Will Claude Desktop keep my email templates organized?

Use listemailtemplates to view all available designs. You can pull the template names and IDs into your planning notes instantly.

Connect your Claude Desktop app to Dotdigital to manage email campaigns, track contact profiles, and audit marketing health in real-time.

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Direct campaign management for Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between tabs to check your email metrics. Use `list_email_campaigns` and `get_campaign_details` to pull performance data directly into your chat window. Your agent parses this raw data to identify underperforming segments. It turns static API responses into actionable insights for your next send.

Instant contact and list visibility

Query your address books without the manual export process. The `list_marketing_address_books` and `list_address_book_contacts` tools give you immediate access to your current subscriber counts. You can verify specific contact details using `get_contact_profile` or `search_marketing_contacts`. It keeps your target lists accurate while you stay focused on the conversation.

Automated account health monitoring

Run `quick_marketing_health_audit` to get a snapshot of your account's pulse. It pulls metadata and active campaign status to show you exactly where things stand. Use `list_automation_programs` to track active journeys. It lets you confirm that your automated workflows are actually firing as expected.

Setup guide

Set up Dotdigital 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 Dotdigital 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 Dotdigital 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 dotdigital-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Dotdigital MCP in Claude Desktop

Use the `search_marketing_contacts` tool by typing your query into the chat. Claude will execute the request and return the matching profiles directly.

This server lists your programs via `list_automation_programs`. You can see what's active and discuss the next steps for your marketing strategy.

Yes. Your contact profile data is fetched only when you explicitly ask for it. The connection remains local to your machine, ensuring your marketing records don't linger on external servers.

Call `get_dotdigital_account_metadata` to retrieve your current usage stats. It provides the exact limits assigned to your account.

Use `list_email_templates` to view all available designs. You can pull the template names and IDs into your planning notes instantly.

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