How to Use the Finch MCP in Claude Code

Q: Where does Claude Code store my Finch configuration?

Your configuration is stored in the /.claude.json file. You can edit this file to manage your server list manually.

Connect the Finch MCP Server to Claude Code. Run payroll data pipelines directly from your terminal.

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Claude Code monitors HRIS syncs via MCP Server

Hook up `list_automated_jobs` to a cron script or shell pipeline. Claude Code checks the status of your syncs and logs output directly to your terminal. It handles the logic of polling for updates. You get immediate visibility into your HR data health without leaving your shell.

Fetch individual employment records in Claude Code

Use `get_employment` to pull salary and title data for specific users. Claude Code processes this JSON output to generate reports or feed downstream services. It works perfectly in headless environments like Docker or GitHub Actions. The data is ready to pipe into any other command-line utility.

Introspect your Finch MCP Server connection

Run `introspect` to verify your permissions and connection status from the command line. It confirms exactly what your agent can access before you start a long-running job. This is essential for debugging your CI/CD pipelines. It ensures the tools are ready before the main script executes.

Setup guide

Set up Finch 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 finch-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http finch-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 Finch 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": {
    "finch-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Finch MCP in Claude Code

Run the command 'claude mcp add' followed by the server URL. Ensure your transport flags are set correctly before the server name.

Yes, it is built for headless operation. You can trigger these tools as part of your automated build or deployment pipeline.

It supports multiple transports including HTTP and SSE. You can specify the transport type during the 'claude mcp add' setup.

Your configuration is stored in the ~/.claude.json file. You can edit this file to manage your server list manually.

All data flows through an ephemeral, isolated environment. The server only processes employment records during the execution of your specific CLI task.

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