How to Use the General Motors MCP in Claude Code

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

Run claude mcp add --transport http general-motors-mcp -- . Make sure all flags come before the server name. Verify the installation with claude mcp list.

Q: Do I need a GUI to see the vehicle location?

No. The getvehiclelocation endpoint returns raw GPS coordinates directly to your terminal. You can pipe those coordinates into other CLI tools or scripts.

Q: How do I handle multiple vehicles in a shell script?

Start by having the agent call getvehicles. It will return an array of VINs. You can then instruct Claude Code to loop over that array and execute commands like getfuellevel for each ID.

Q: What happens to my General Motors routing data when using Claude Code?

Sending destinations via sendturnbyturn exposes physical addresses. Vinkius processes these requests through a stateless proxy, ensuring your location data is never cached, logged, or stored on disk after the command completes.

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Terminal-Native Vehicle Diagnostics

The `get_vehicle_diagnostics` tool dumps raw vehicle health metrics directly into your standard output. You can pipe this data into jq or write shell scripts that trigger Claude Code to analyze fleet readiness. Run a single command to have the agent fetch `get_vehicles`, iterate through the VINs, and report back on oil life or engine warnings. SREs can build automated maintenance checks. By scheduling a cron job that calls `get_tire_pressure` and `get_odometer`, you can generate plain-text reports of vehicles needing service before they hit the road.

Scripted General Motors MCP Server Actions

The `start_vehicle` tool initiates a remote engine start via the command line. You can integrate this into winter deployment scripts for delivery fleets, warming up the vans at 5 AM without touching a web dashboard. The agent executes the command and returns the exact status code. Security protocols work the same way. A nightly script can trigger `lock_doors` across all parked assets. If a vehicle fails to lock, the CLI agent can immediately flag it in your incident management system.

Headless GPS Tracking and EV Status

The `get_vehicle_location` tool outputs strict latitude and longitude coordinates to your terminal. You can ask the agent to ping this endpoint every ten minutes, logging the movement of a specific VIN to a local CSV file. Managing electric assets requires constant monitoring. The agent hits `get_charge_status` to verify battery levels and `get_fuel_level` for combustion vehicles, letting you build headless dispatch logic that only assigns routes to fully fueled cars.

Setup guide

Set up General Motors 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 general-motors-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

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claude mcp add --transport http general-motors-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 General Motors 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": {
    "general-motors-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about General Motors MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http general-motors-mcp -- `. Make sure all flags come before the server name. Verify the installation with `claude mcp list`.

Yes. You can run the agent in headless mode inside a GitHub Action to verify test vehicles are properly configured or locked down after automated testing.

No. The `get_vehicle_location` endpoint returns raw GPS coordinates directly to your terminal. You can pipe those coordinates into other CLI tools or scripts.

Start by having the agent call `get_vehicles`. It will return an array of VINs. You can then instruct Claude Code to loop over that array and execute commands like `get_fuel_level` for each ID.

Sending destinations via `send_turn_by_turn` exposes physical addresses. Vinkius processes these requests through a stateless proxy, ensuring your location data is never cached, logged, or stored on disk after the command completes.

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