How do I create an API Token in Front?

Log in to Front, go to **Settings** > **Developers** > **API Tokens**, and click **Create Token**. Ensure you select the appropriate scopes for your needs.

Can I search for conversations by status?

Yes! The `list_conversations` tool allows you to filter results by statuses like 'open', 'archived', 'deleted', or 'spam'.

How do I send a reply via AI?

Use the `reply_to_conversation` tool by providing the `conversationId` and your message body. You can also specify an `author_id` to send as a specific teammate.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Front MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 12 tools to Get Api Status, Get Contact Info, Get Conversation Details, and more

Name: Front
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 12 Tools CLI

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Front as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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The Front app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Communication Messaging category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Front and 3,400+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.

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Classic Setup·bash

# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add front-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

About Front MCP Server

Connect your Front account to any AI agent and take full control of your team's customer communication and shared inbox workflows through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Front as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Front data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Conversation Orchestration — List and manage customer conversations programmatically, including updating statuses (open, archived, spam) and assigning teammates
Message Intelligence — Retrieve complete message histories and metadata for any conversation to perform deep analysis and sentiment tracking
Omnichannel Support — Monitor multiple communication streams including Email, Chat, and SMS from a single unified AI interface
Team Collaboration — Manage team contacts and retrieve teammate profiles to coordinate internal routing and workload distribution
Operational Visibility — Get a comprehensive overview of shared inboxes and active channels using natural language commands

The Front MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 12 Front tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Front through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning shared-inbox, team-collaboration, email-management, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

get_api_status

Check connection

get_contact_info

Get contact details

get_conversation_details

Get conversation info

get_message_content

Read message details

list_active_channels

). List communication channels

list_conversation_messages

Get message history

list_conversations

List team conversations

list_shared_inboxes

List team inboxes

list_team_contacts

List your contacts

reply_to_conversation

Send a message

search_conversations_by_query

Find conversations

update_conversation_status

Modify conversation

Connect Front to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Front into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session

Start using Front

Ask Claude: "Using Front, show me...". 12 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Front MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Front through the Model Context Protocol.

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Front tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Front + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Front MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Front tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Front nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Front outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Front status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Front in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Front immediately.

"List all open conversations in my shared inbox."

"Show me the message history for conversation 'cnv_123'."

"Reply to conversation 'cnv_123' saying 'I will check that for you right now'."

Troubleshooting Front MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Front to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Front + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Front MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.