Genius Referrals MCP Server for Claude Code 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Genius Referrals 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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claude mcp add genius-referrals --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Genius Referrals MCP Server
Connect your Genius Referrals account to any AI agent to automate your referral marketing and advocate engagement through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Genius Referrals is a robust platform that helps brands build sophisticated word-of-mouth campaigns. This MCP server enables you to manage your advocate database, track referral conversions, and retrieve reward distributions directly through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Genius Referrals 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 Genius Referrals data drives decisions without human intervention.
Key Features
- Advocate Management — List all advocates in your program, retrieve detailed profile metadata, and programmatically register new promoters.
- Referral Tracking — Monitor all tracked referral conversions (signups, purchases) and check their current status instantly.
- Campaign Discovery — Access your configured referral campaigns and fetch detailed rules and reward structures.
- Reward Oversight — List awarded bonuses and rewards distributed to advocates to understand your program's performance.
- Redemption Requests — Monitor requests from advocates to claim or payout their earned rewards.
- Performance Insights — Identify your top-performing advocates and track the total referral count for your business.
- Real-time Synchronization — Keep your referral marketing data accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.
The Genius Referrals 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.
How to Connect Genius Referrals to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Genius Referrals MCP Server with Claude Code.
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 Genius Referrals
Ask Claude: "Using Genius Referrals, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Genius Referrals MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Genius Referrals 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 Genius Referrals 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
Genius Referrals + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Genius Referrals MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Genius Referrals tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Genius Referrals nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Genius Referrals outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Genius Referrals status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Genius Referrals MCP Tools for Claude Code (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Genius Referrals to Claude Code via MCP:
get_advocate_details
Get advocate metadata
get_campaign_details
Get campaign metadata
get_my_account
Get account identity
list_awarded_bonuses
List earned rewards
list_payout_requests
List redemption requests
list_program_advocates
List advocates
list_referral_campaigns
List campaigns
list_top_performers
List top advocates
list_tracked_referrals
List referral events
log_referral_conversion
g. signup or purchase). Track a referral
register_advocate
Register new advocate
verify_api_connection
Check connection
Example Prompts for Genius Referrals in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Genius Referrals immediately.
"List all active referral campaigns in my account."
"Register 'Jane Smith' (jane@example.com) as a new advocate."
"Show me the 5 most recent referral conversions."
Troubleshooting Genius Referrals MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Genius Referrals to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Genius Referrals + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Genius Referrals MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
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?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Genius Referrals with your favorite client
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Connect Genius Referrals to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.