How to Use the Eventmaker MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Eventmaker to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Eventmaker server configuration under the mcpServers key. Restart the desktop app, and you will see the tools ready to use in your chat window.

Q: Can I run an Eventmaker engagement audit directly in Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can ask Claude Desktop to run quickeventengagementaudit at any time. The desktop client calls the API and prints a live summary of active participants and check-in numbers.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle large participant lists from Eventmaker?

Claude Desktop requests the data using listeventparticipants and processes the records in batches. The desktop client handles the pagination limits so you do not hit API rate caps during massive events.

Get real-time attendee logs and run live event audits directly inside your Claude Desktop chat.

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Live Event Audits in Claude Desktop

The `quick_event_engagement_audit` tool pulls immediate attendance summaries directly into your Claude Desktop chat window. You get instant access to Eventmaker participant numbers and scan rates without leaving your desktop workspace. Claude Desktop uses your local configuration to run this query against the Eventmaker API. The tool extracts current registration counts so Claude Desktop can spot drop-offs or registration spikes during live keynotes.

Real-Time Check-In Log Analysis

The `list_event_checkins_log` tool feeds raw arrival timestamps directly to Claude Desktop for instant analysis. Your desktop client processes these Eventmaker logs to identify peak entry times and track registration desk throughput. This setup runs as a local subprocess on your machine to parse thousands of scanning events inside Claude Desktop. You can ask Claude Desktop to flag badge scanning anomalies or calculate average entry latency during morning rushes using the Eventmaker feed.

Active Session and Exhibitor Tracking

The `list_currently_ongoing_events` tool lets your desktop agent monitor active sessions and track exhibitor traffic on the fly. It queries the live schedule inside Claude Desktop so you know exactly which halls are currently active. Combine this with `list_event_exhibitors` to see which Eventmaker sponsors are getting the most foot traffic during peak hours. Claude Desktop maps these sponsor relationships instantly to help you generate event ROI reports.

Setup guide

Set up Eventmaker MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Eventmaker MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Eventmaker MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under eventmaker-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "eventmaker-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Eventmaker MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the Eventmaker server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Restart the desktop app, and you will see the tools ready to use in your chat window.

Yes, you can ask Claude Desktop to run `quick_event_engagement_audit` at any time. The desktop client calls the API and prints a live summary of active participants and check-in numbers.

Claude Desktop requests the data using `list_event_participants` and processes the records in batches. The desktop client handles the pagination limits so you do not hit API rate caps during massive events.

Local setup runs the MCP server as a background subprocess using stdio transport on your machine. Remote connection allows you to paste the URL directly into the browser-based chat settings without installing any local code.

Your attendee check-in logs and participant lists remain secure because the server runs inside an isolated sandbox. Vinkius processes these Eventmaker API requests without storing your credentials or caching sensitive participant profiles on external disks.

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