Epic Fhir MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Epic Fhir 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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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add epic-fhir --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Epic Fhir MCP Server
Connect Epic electronic health records to any AI agent and query clinical data through natural conversation instead of navigating complex EHR interfaces.
Claude Code registers Epic Fhir 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 Epic Fhir data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Patient Search — Find patients by name, date of birth, or medical record number across your Epic system
- Clinical Encounters — Review admissions, ER visits, and outpatient appointments with dates, reasons, and locations
- Lab Results & Vitals — Pull observations including blood work, vital signs, and social history with reference ranges
- Diagnoses & Conditions — List active and resolved conditions with ICD-10 codes, onset dates, and severity
- Medications & Allergies — View current prescriptions, dosage instructions, and documented allergic reactions
- Appointments & Immunizations — Check upcoming schedules and full vaccination history with lot numbers
The Epic Fhir 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 Epic Fhir to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Epic Fhir 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 Epic Fhir
Ask Claude: "Using Epic Fhir, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Epic Fhir MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Epic Fhir 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 Epic Fhir 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
Epic Fhir + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Epic Fhir MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Epic Fhir tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Epic Fhir nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Epic Fhir outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Epic Fhir status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Epic Fhir MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Epic Fhir to Claude Code via MCP:
get_patient
Returns name, DOB, gender, race, ethnicity, address, phone, email, and all identifiers. Get patient details by ID
list_allergies
Includes substance, reaction type, severity, and clinical status. List allergies and intolerances
list_appointments
Includes date/time, provider, location, and status. List patient appointments
list_conditions
Includes ICD-10 codes, clinical status, verification status, onset date, and severity. List diagnoses and conditions
list_diagnostic_reports
Includes report type, results, conclusion, and performing organization. List diagnostic reports
list_encounters
Includes encounter type, period, reason, and location. List patient encounters/visits
list_immunizations
Includes vaccine type (CVX code), administration date, dose, site, and lot number. List immunizations
list_medications
Includes medication name, dosage, frequency, route, prescriber, and status. List medication requests
list_observations
Filter by category: vital-signs, laboratory, social-history. Includes values, units, reference ranges, and interpretation. List clinical observations
search_patients
Returns patient demographics including name, DOB, gender, address, and identifiers. Search patients by name, DOB, or MRN
Example Prompts for Epic Fhir in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Epic Fhir immediately.
"Find all patients named Smith born in 1985."
"Show me the latest lab results for patient e63wACU8F."
"List all active medications for this patient."
Troubleshooting Epic Fhir MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Epic Fhir to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Epic Fhir + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Epic Fhir 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 Epic Fhir with your favorite client
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Connect Epic Fhir to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.