Estimote MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Estimote 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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claude mcp add estimote --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Estimote MCP Server
Connect your Estimote Cloud account to any AI agent and take full control of your beacon fleet management and proximity data workflows through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Estimote 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 Estimote data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Fleet Orchestration — List all Estimote beacons including Proximity, Location, and Stickers, returning identifiers, hardware types, and current battery levels natively
- Device Shadow Management — Retrieve detailed configurations and status for specific beacons and update broadcasting parameters or transmission power through the shadow system
- Proximity Analytics — Pull detection counts, unique visitor estimates, and dwell time distributions over specified periods to measure real-world engagement
- Real-time Telemetry — Access live sensor data including temperature readings, ambient light levels, motion detection, and barometric pressure from supported hardware
- Physical Location Auditing — Register and manage venues, buildings, or stores, providing geographic coordinates for beacon organization and analytics grouping
- Taxonomy & Tagging — List fleet tags and assign organizational labels to devices for logical grouping and proximity campaign targeting
- Decommissioning Oversight — Permanently remove beacon devices from your cloud account while maintaining physical broadcasting for legacy integrations
The Estimote 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 Estimote to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Estimote 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 Estimote
Ask Claude: "Using Estimote, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Estimote MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Estimote 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 Estimote 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
Estimote + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Estimote MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Estimote tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Estimote nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Estimote outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Estimote status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Estimote MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Estimote to Claude Code via MCP:
assign_tag_to_beacon
If the tag does not exist, it is created automatically. A device can have multiple tags. Use to organize beacons by floor, zone, store section, or campaign. Tags persist in the cloud and do not require physical beacon access. Assign an organizational tag to a specific Estimote beacon device, adding it to a logical group for fleet management, analytics filtering, and proximity campaign targeting
create_physical_location
After creating a location, assign beacon devices to it for organized fleet management and location-scoped analytics. Use when deploying beacons at a new site. Register a new physical location (store, office, venue) in Estimote Cloud, providing the site name, street address, and geographic coordinates for beacon fleet organization and analytics grouping
get_beacon_details
The identifier is the beacon MAC address or Estimote Cloud ID. Returns the full device shadow including pending settings changes. Use to diagnose beacon configuration issues or verify firmware update status. Retrieve detailed configuration and status for a specific Estimote beacon device, including its current broadcasting power, advertising interval, sensor readings, firmware version, and physical location assignment
get_beacon_telemetry
Returns the most recent sensor readings from the beacon. Not all sensors are available on all hardware models. Estimote Proximity Beacons support temperature and motion; Location Beacons add light and pressure sensors. Use for environmental monitoring and occupancy detection. Retrieve real-time sensor telemetry data from a specific Estimote beacon, including temperature readings, ambient light levels, accelerometer motion detection, magnetometer orientation, and barometric pressure where supported by hardware
get_device_analytics
Supports query parameters for date range (from, to), device identifier, and tag filtering. Returns aggregated metrics showing how many mobile devices detected each beacon. Use for foot traffic analysis, retail engagement measurement, and space utilization studies. Retrieve proximity analytics data for Estimote beacon devices, including detection counts, unique visitor estimates, dwell time distributions, and engagement metrics over a specified time period
list_beacon_devices
estimote.com. Returns a paginated array of beacon objects. Each beacon includes its MAC address (the most reliable identifier), iBeacon UUID/Major/Minor, Eddystone namespace/instance, and shadow settings. Use to inventory your deployed beacon fleet. List all Estimote beacon devices registered in your Estimote Cloud account, returning device identifiers, hardware types (Proximity/Location/Sticker), battery levels, firmware versions, and current configuration status
list_fleet_tags
Returns an array of tag objects with names and associated device counts. Tags are the primary organizational mechanism in Estimote Cloud. Use to understand your current fleet taxonomy before assigning or filtering devices. List all organizational tags defined in your Estimote Cloud account, which are used to group and categorize beacon devices by location, use case, department, or any custom classification scheme
list_physical_locations
Returns an array of location objects. Locations serve as containers for organizing beacons by physical site. Each location can have multiple beacon devices assigned to it. Use to audit your deployment footprint across multiple sites. List all physical locations (venues/buildings/stores) registered in your Estimote Cloud account, returning location names, addresses, geographic coordinates, and the number of beacons deployed at each site
remove_beacon_device
WARNING: This permanently removes the device from your fleet. The beacon will continue broadcasting but will no longer be managed by Estimote Cloud. Only use when decommissioning hardware. The device can be re-added later via the Estimote app. Permanently remove an Estimote beacon device from your Cloud account, deleting all associated configuration, analytics history, and location assignments. This action is irreversible
update_beacon_settings
Changes are queued in the cloud shadow and synchronized to the physical beacon when a device running the Estimote SDK connects to it. Common updates include name, tags, broadcasting power (dBm), and advertising interval (ms). Update the configuration of a specific Estimote beacon device by modifying its broadcasting parameters, advertising interval, transmission power, or attached metadata tags through the Estimote Cloud shadow system
Example Prompts for Estimote in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Estimote immediately.
"List all my beacons and their current battery status"
"What is the current temperature at 'Beacon-XYZ'?"
"Show me visitor analytics for the 'Main Store' tag from last month"
Troubleshooting Estimote MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Estimote to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Estimote + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Estimote 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 Estimote with your favorite client
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Connect Estimote to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.