How to Use the Drift MCP in Claude Code

Pipe your Drift data directly into your terminal with this MCP Server for Claude Code.

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Claude Code manages conversations via CLI

Use `list_drift_conversations` to dump active chat logs straight into your terminal buffer. It’s perfect for grepping through transcripts during a live incident. Once you find a relevant conversation, pipe the ID into `get_conversation_details`. You’ll get the full transcript returned as clean JSON ready for your shell scripts.

Automate agent audits with shell scripts

Claude Code uses `quick_agent_availability_audit` to check team status before routing tasks. It’s a fast way to verify who is online before you trigger a deployment. Pair this with `list_drift_agents` to get a structured list of all users. You can feed this into your CI/CD pipeline to ensure your alerts go to the right person.

Query Drift contacts from the command line

Search your database using `search_contacts_by_email` to verify lead status without a browser. It returns the profile data in seconds. Use this to build automated workflows that trigger when specific contacts reach out. It turns your terminal into a command center for your growth engine.

Setup guide

Set up Drift 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 drift-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Drift MCP in Claude Code

Yes. Since it supports HTTP transport, you can connect the server in a containerized environment. It is designed to work in headless terminal sessions.

You can use the list tools to pull contact data and redirect the output to a file. It is a simple way to sync your CRM records.

Store your tokens in your local configuration file. The server handles the connection, and the Vinkius sandbox ensures your auth details aren't exposed.

It is. The API calls are direct, and you can monitor platform performance using the metadata tool to ensure your scripts stay within rate limits.

It accesses conversation transcripts and contact profiles. The server only sees the data returned by the API during your active session.

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