How to Use the Freshmarketer MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Freshmarketer to my Claude Desktop app?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Freshmarketer MCP Server configuration. Once you save the file and restart Claude Desktop, the marketing tools will be available right in your chat bar.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle Freshmarketer API limits?

The server uses checkaccountstatus to monitor your usage rates. Claude Desktop checks these limits before executing large bulk operations to prevent your API key from getting temporarily blocked.

Q: Can I see my active marketing automation flows in the chat?

Yes. By calling listjourneys, the system fetches your active automation paths. You can analyze, troubleshoot, or plan modifications to those customer journeys directly inside your conversational interface.

Sync contacts, trigger emails, and run Freshmarketer automations directly from your Claude Desktop app.

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Run Freshmarketer campaigns from Claude Desktop

Stop bouncing between tabs to check on your marketing runs. This MCP Server lets your local Claude Desktop chat window query Freshmarketer directly. You can run `list_journeys` to see which automated campaigns are active or pull up list metrics without leaving your workspace. When you need to inspect a specific campaign's performance, let Claude Desktop execute `list_custom_events` to check what behavior triggers are firing. It brings your live marketing dashboard directly into your conversational sidebar.

Update contacts and lists instantly

Managing subscriber databases usually requires tedious CSV imports. Now, you can feed raw text or local files to Claude Desktop and let it run `upsert_contact` to update user profiles on the fly. It handles the formatting and pushes the clean data straight to Freshmarketer. If you need to segment users quickly, ask Claude Desktop to execute `create_mailing_list` and populate it. It uses your local context to sort users, then runs `list_mailing_lists` to confirm the new segment is live and ready for your next campaign.

Trigger transactional alerts on demand

Testing or sending one-off transactional emails shouldn't require writing custom scripts. Tell Claude Desktop to invoke `send_transactional_email` to fire off targeted messages to specific users during your debugging sessions. To verify everything went through, Claude Desktop uses `get_contact_details` to pull the updated profile and ensure the system logged the interaction. You get immediate verification that your system is communicating properly with your users.

Setup guide

Set up Freshmarketer MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Freshmarketer MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Freshmarketer MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under freshmarketer-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "freshmarketer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Freshmarketer MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the Freshmarketer MCP Server configuration. Once you save the file and restart Claude Desktop, the marketing tools will be available right in your chat bar.

Yes. Claude Desktop can read your prompt, parse contact details, and use `create_mailing_list` along with `upsert_contact` to build and populate your lists without manual data entry.

The server uses `check_account_status` to monitor your usage rates. Claude Desktop checks these limits before executing large bulk operations to prevent your API key from getting temporarily blocked.

Yes. By calling `list_journeys`, the system fetches your active automation paths. You can analyze, troubleshoot, or plan modifications to those customer journeys directly inside your conversational interface.

Your contact metadata, email addresses, and journey logs are protected by Vinkius's zero-trust sandboxed environment. No customer data is stored on external servers, keeping your subscriber information completely isolated and secure.

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