How to Use the Factor (Cofactr) MCP in Claude Code

Q: How can I pipe Factor (Cofactr) inventory data into other CLI tools using Claude Code?

Claude Code connects to the MCP server and runs listinventory to get your stock levels. You can then instruct the agent to format the output as JSON or CSV, making it easy to pipe directly into grep, jq, or local databases.

Q: How do I verify my active API user profile?

Just ask the agent to check your profile. It runs getme to pull your current user details and permissions from the Factor platform, printing the raw configuration to your shell.

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Command-line inventory pipeline automation

Pipe live inventory data directly into your local build scripts. Claude Code queries your stock levels using `list_inventory` and outputs raw JSON using this MCP server, allowing you to check if you have the parts on hand before kicking off a hardware test run. You can combine this with `list_items` to write custom shell scripts that automatically flag low-stock parts. No web interface required—just pure terminal speed for your hardware operations.

Headless purchase order creation

Run automated procurement scripts directly from your terminal. Claude Code uses `create_purchase_order` to generate new orders, drawing part numbers and quantities straight from your standard input or a local CSV file. The agent verifies the order status using `get_purchase_order` and outputs the confirmation details. This makes it easy to integrate your hardware procurement steps directly into your existing CI/CD deployment pipelines.

Scriptable supplier auditing via MCP Server

Audit your supplier network using raw command-line tools. Claude Code runs `list_suppliers` and drills down into individual vendor metrics with `get_supplier`, outputting clean text summaries that you can grep or export. It also checks current quotes using `list_rfqs` to identify which vendors are meeting their delivery commitments. You get instant, scriptable supply chain intelligence without opening a single browser tab.

Setup guide

Set up Factor (Cofactr) 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 factor-cofactr-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http factor-cofactr-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 Factor (Cofactr) 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": {
    "factor-cofactr-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Factor (Cofactr) MCP in Claude Code

Claude Code connects to the MCP server and runs `list_inventory` to get your stock levels. You can then instruct the agent to format the output as JSON or CSV, making it easy to pipe directly into grep, jq, or local databases.

Yes. You can pass a list of parts to Claude Code and have it run `create_purchase_order` programmatically. It uses `get_item` to verify the part numbers before generating the draft.

Run a simple command asking Claude Code to list your quotes. The agent executes `list_rfqs` and uses `get_rfq` to dump the active pricing and terms directly into your terminal window.

Just ask the agent to check your profile. It runs `get_me` to pull your current user details and permissions from the Factor platform, printing the raw configuration to your shell.

Yes. The Vinkius MCP server runtime handles your API credentials securely, ensuring your supplier profiles and purchase orders are never exposed to the public internet. All data transfers use encrypted transport channels, keeping your supply chain operations strictly confidential.

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