How to Use the Franchimp MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Franchimp MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command in your terminal, specifying the HTTP transport and your Vinkius endpoint URL. Claude Code will save this to your local configuration.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to search for Franchimp franchisees by email?

Yes, you can run findfranchiseebyemail directly through Claude Code. It will output the matching franchisee contact details straight to your terminal.

Q: How does Franchimp handle automated credit checks in Claude Code?

You can script Claude Code to run listavailablecredits at the start of your terminal pipeline. This ensures your shell scripts do not fail due to depleted document credits.

Q: Can I pipe the output of franchisor searches to other CLI tools?

Yes, Claude Code allows you to execute searchfranchisors over MCP and redirect the resulting JSON to local utilities like jq or custom python scripts.

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Run terminal-based franchise audits with Claude Code

The `list_fdd_documents` tool prints out the complete catalog of disclosure filings directly to your standard output. From your terminal, Claude Code can pipe this list into local scripts to flag missing documents. You do not need to open a browser or leave your terminal to inspect Franchimp data. Claude Code handles the raw HTTP transport behind this MCP Server, letting you grep through franchise filings using standard shell commands.

Extract investment metrics for shell scripts

The `get_investment_stats` tool returns structured financial variables, including liquid capital and initial fees. Claude Code parses this output to feed your command-line data pipelines. If you are building a cron job to monitor brand changes, Claude Code can combine this with `get_franchise_details` to track updates. It outputs clean JSON over MCP that fits right into your backend stack.

Search franchisor databases from the command line

The `search_franchisors` tool queries the master brand directory using text-based filters directly from your shell. Claude Code processes your natural language search terms and translates them into precise API parameters. When you need to verify account limits, Claude Code runs `get_account_info` to output your current subscription tiers. This keeps your automated terminal workflows running without hitting rate limits.

Setup guide

Set up Franchimp 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 franchimp-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Franchimp MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal, specifying the HTTP transport and your Vinkius endpoint URL. Claude Code will save this to your local configuration.

Yes, you can run `find_franchisee_by_email` directly through Claude Code. It will output the matching franchisee contact details straight to your terminal.

You can script Claude Code to run `list_available_credits` at the start of your terminal pipeline. This ensures your shell scripts do not fail due to depleted document credits.

Yes, Claude Code allows you to execute `search_franchisors` over MCP and redirect the resulting JSON to local utilities like jq or custom python scripts.

Your investment stats and account details are routed through a secure, ephemeral V8 isolate on Vinkius. No data is cached locally, keeping your financial research completely private.

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