How to Use the Freightview MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I register the Freightview MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http freightview-mcp -- in your terminal. This command registers the server inside your /.claude.json configuration file, making all logistics tools immediately available.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to manage my shipping address book?

Yes, Claude Code uses listaddressbook to search your saved warehouse and customer locations. You can query specific locations or find contacts by name right from your shell prompt.

Q: How do I inspect active webhooks using Claude Code?

You can ask Claude Code to run listwebhooks to view your active event subscriptions. It will print the target URLs and event types directly to your terminal window.

Run terminal-based freight quoting, track shipments, and manage carrier lists using Claude Code.

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Run terminal-based freight quoting via MCP Server

This MCP Server provides the `request_rates` tool so you can pull live carrier quotes directly from your command line. Claude Code takes your shipment parameters from your terminal prompt, queries your connected Freightview carriers, and outputs a formatted table of rates. Claude Code pipes this terminal output directly into other CLI tools, replacing the tedious process of logging into a web portal just to get a quick freight estimate.

Query carrier details from your terminal shell

The `get_carrier_details` tool lets Claude Code fetch contact information, service levels, and account configurations for any carrier on your Freightview roster. You can run a quick command to check which carriers support liftgate deliveries or specific regional routes. Claude Code combines this with `list_connected_carriers` to give you a complete view of your shipping network without leaving your shell. It is the fastest way to verify carrier setup details when debugging API issues.

Headless logistics audits with Claude Code

The `list_shipments` tool allows Claude Code to run automated checks on your recent Freightview history directly from your terminal. You can write a shell script that pipes shipment logs into Claude Code to find deliveries with active exceptions or delays. Since Claude Code operates entirely in the terminal, you can easily integrate these checks into your daily cron jobs. Claude Code lets you monitor your entire logistics pipeline without opening a browser.

Setup guide

Set up Freightview 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 freightview-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Freightview MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http freightview-mcp -- ` in your terminal. This command registers the server inside your `~/.claude.json` configuration file, making all logistics tools immediately available.

Yes, Claude Code uses `list_address_book` to search your saved warehouse and customer locations. You can query specific locations or find contacts by name right from your shell prompt.

You can ask Claude Code to run `list_webhooks` to view your active event subscriptions. It will print the target URLs and event types directly to your terminal window.

Yes, you can pass a list of shipments to Claude Code and ask it to loop through them using `request_rates`. It will execute the queries sequentially and summarize the cheapest options for each.

Claude Code stores your integration keys locally in your user profile folder. All communication with the Freightview platform happens over encrypted HTTPS connections, keeping your shipment data, carrier details, and address book secure under the local MCP process.

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