How do I find my Dovetail API Key?

Log in to Dovetail, navigate to **Settings** > **Account** > **Personal API keys**, and generate a new key for your integration.

Can I search for specific notes across projects?

Yes! Use the `list_notes` tool and provide a search term or specific project IDs in the `filter_json` parameter to narrow your results.

What content types are supported for notes?

Notes support text/html, text/markdown, and text/plain. HTML is the default and recommended type for rich formatting.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Dovetail MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 7 tools to Create Insight, Create Note, Get Project Details, and more

Name: Dovetail
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 7 Tools CLI

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Dovetail 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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The Dovetail app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 7 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client

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The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Dovetail and 3,400+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.

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Classic Setup·bash

# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add dovetail --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

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About Dovetail MCP Server

Connect your Dovetail account to any AI agent and take full control of your user research and insight management workflows through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Dovetail as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 7 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Dovetail data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Project Orchestration — List and manage research projects programmatically and retrieve detailed metadata about goals and participants
Note Architecture — Create and organize research notes (interviews, usability tests, raw data) with specific content types (HTML, Markdown) directly from your agent
Insight Management — Programmatically publish research findings and summaries to maintain a high-fidelity record of your team's discoveries
Deep Search — Find relevant research data across projects using powerful query filters for titles and content
Workspace Visibility — Retrieve complete directories of workspace members to coordinate collaboration and manage team access

The Dovetail MCP Server exposes 7 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.

All 7 Dovetail tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Dovetail through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning dovetail, user-research, insights-management, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_insight

Create a new research insight

create_note

Create a new research note

get_project_details

Get details for a research project

list_insights

List research insights

list_notes

List research notes

list_projects

List all research projects

list_workspace_members

List workspace members

Connect Dovetail to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Dovetail into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 Dovetail

Ask Claude: "Using Dovetail, show me...". 7 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Dovetail MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Dovetail 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 Dovetail 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

Dovetail + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Dovetail MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Dovetail tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Dovetail nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Dovetail outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Dovetail status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Dovetail in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Dovetail immediately.

"List all my research projects in Dovetail."

"Create a new research note 'User A Interview' in project 'proj_123'."

"Show me all published insights containing the word 'mobile'."

Troubleshooting Dovetail MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Dovetail to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Dovetail + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Dovetail MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run 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?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.