How to Use the FanPower (PickUp) MCP in Claude Code

Q: What is the CLI command to add FanPower (PickUp) to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http fanpower-pickup-mcp -- in your terminal. Use claude mcp list to verify that all 12 engagement tools are active.

Q: How does Claude Code handle high-volume sports events via FanPower (PickUp)?

Claude Code queries listevents and geteventdetails headlessly, letting you monitor high-traffic matches and track active trivia questions via this MCP integration.

Q: Can I export reward inventories to CSV using Claude Code?

Yes. You can ask Claude Code to run listrewards and format the output as a CSV file directly in your working directory.

Run headless sports engagement audits and CLI scripts using Claude Code and the FanPower (PickUp) protocol.

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Run terminal-based fan audits with Claude Code

The `list_fans` tool gives you instant terminal access to your entire user base without opening a browser database GUI. Claude Code pipes this fan directory straight into your CLI workflow, letting you search, filter, or export user lists with simple terminal commands. You can quickly drill down into active users. By pairing this with `get_fan_profile`, you can check specific user engagement metrics and verify account statuses directly from your shell.

Script automated event checks using this MCP Server

The `list_events` tool lets you script rapid checks on upcoming sports schedules directly from your terminal. Claude Code checks which matches are active, pulls their configurations, and uses `get_event_details` to verify that interactive features are turned on. This is built for DevOps and SREs managing high-traffic game days. You can run automated cron jobs that query this server to ensure your live trivia pipelines are ready before kickoff.

Pipe live trivia and picks into terminal files

The `list_picks` tool lets Claude Code fetch real-time fan predictions and pipe the raw JSON directly into local analysis scripts. You can monitor live voting trends as they happen, using `get_pick_details` to inspect individual answers. This makes post-game reporting incredibly fast. Instead of building complex data pipelines, you let Claude Code grab the raw picks, calculate accuracy rates, and output a clean markdown summary to your terminal.

Setup guide

Set up FanPower (PickUp) 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 fanpower-pickup-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http fanpower-pickup-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 FanPower (PickUp) 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": {
    "fanpower-pickup-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about FanPower (PickUp) MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http fanpower-pickup-mcp -- ` in your terminal. Use `claude mcp list` to verify that all 12 engagement tools are active.

Yes. You can write shell scripts that trigger Claude Code to fetch the latest standings via `get_leaderboard` and output them to a Discord webhook or admin channel using this MCP Server.

Claude Code queries `list_events` and `get_event_details` headlessly, letting you monitor high-traffic matches and track active trivia questions via this MCP integration.

Yes. You can ask Claude Code to run `list_rewards` and format the output as a CSV file directly in your working directory.

All authentication is managed securely by Vinkius. Your API token is kept in your local `~/.claude.json` configuration file, ensuring that fan picks and leaderboard scores are accessed only by authenticated terminal sessions in a zero-trust MCP sandbox.

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