How to Use the Genius Referrals MCP in Claude

Q: Is it possible to manage multiple Genius Referrals campaigns with Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. You can use the listreferralcampaigns tool to see all your campaigns. From there, you can ask your agent to get specifics on any of them using getcampaigndetails.

Q: How do I check if the connection is working?

The easiest way is to ask your agent to run verifyapiconnection. It sends a quick test call to Genius Referrals and confirms that your credentials are correct and the server is reachable.

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Oversee Campaigns from Chat

This tool connects Claude directly to your Genius Referrals data. You can ask your agent to `list_referral_campaigns` to see what's active, then dive into a specific one with `get_campaign_details` to check its settings. Forget logging into another dashboard. Just ask Claude to pull a list of your best advocates using `list_top_performers`. You get the data right in your chat, formatted and ready to use. It’s the fastest way to get a pulse on your program's health.

Manage Advocates and Payouts

Onboard new advocates without leaving your workflow. Tell your agent to `register_advocate` with their details, and it's done. You can then check on any advocate's status anytime by using `get_advocate_details`. When it's time to handle rewards, have Claude `list_payout_requests`. You can cross-reference these against earned rewards with `list_awarded_bonuses` to make sure everything lines up. It gives you a clear audit trail right inside your conversation.

Track Conversions with this MCP Server

See referral activity as it happens. Ask your agent to show you recent events with `list_tracked_referrals`. This gives you a direct feed of new signups and purchases coming from your advocates. When a referral converts, you can record it instantly. Just tell Claude to `log_referral_conversion` with the transaction details. The MCP server handles the API call, ensuring your data in Genius Referrals is always up to date.

Setup guide

Set up Genius Referrals 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 Genius Referrals 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 Genius Referrals 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 genius-referrals-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Genius Referrals MCP in Claude Desktop

If you're using the Claude Desktop app, you can install this MCP server with one click from the Extensions menu. For the web version, just paste the server URL into the Custom Connectors settings. Your tools will appear in the chat input right away.

Yes. Just ask your agent to 'show me my top performers.' It uses the `list_top_performers` tool to pull that data directly from your Genius Referrals account into the chat.

Absolutely. You can use the `list_referral_campaigns` tool to see all your campaigns. From there, you can ask your agent to get specifics on any of them using `get_campaign_details`.

The easiest way is to ask your agent to run `verify_api_connection`. It sends a quick test call to Genius Referrals and confirms that your credentials are correct and the server is reachable.

This server only accesses data needed to run your commands, like advocate details, campaign information, and referral event logs. All connections are handled through Vinkius's secure, ephemeral sandboxes, and your authentication token is encrypted.

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