How to Use the Epic Fhir MCP in Claude Code

Run the Epic Fhir MCP Server in your terminal with Claude Code for headless data extraction.

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Setup Epic Fhir with Claude Code

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Headless Epic Fhir data pipelines

Claude Code runs in your terminal to process large volumes of patient records. It uses `search_patients` and `get_patient` to automate demographic audits in your CI/CD flow. This allows you to pipe output directly into other scripts. You can build automated reports that pull from `list_conditions` without ever opening a browser.

Scripted clinical observation audits

Use Claude Code to execute `list_observations` across your patient population. It filters results by category to isolate specific lab values for your backend analysis. It handles the structured FHIR data efficiently. You can chain this with `list_diagnostic_reports` to generate CSVs or logs for further medical review.

Immunization and encounter tracking

Claude Code manages vaccination records by calling `list_immunizations`. It tracks lot numbers and administration dates for your internal audit logs. It also queries `list_encounters` to maintain a log of patient visits. This setup provides a reliable way to monitor clinic activity through the command line.

Setup guide

Set up Epic Fhir 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 epic-fhir-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http epic-fhir-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 Epic Fhir 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": {
    "epic-fhir-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Epic Fhir MCP in Claude Code

Use the command line to run the add command with your transport settings. Ensure all your headers and URLs are formatted correctly.

Yes, Claude Code is designed for headless environments like Docker. It connects to the server via standard transport protocols.

You have access to the full list of 10 tools, including specialized calls for medications and appointments.

Run the list command in your terminal to see all registered tools. This confirms the server is reachable and ready for execution.

All requests are authenticated and restricted to your session. The server acts as a secure bridge, ensuring patient identifiers are handled with strict care.

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