How to Use the Giftbit MCP in Claude Code

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

Run claude mcp add --transport http giftbit-mcp -- in your terminal. Use claude mcp list to confirm that all 12 tools are registered and ready for execution.

Q: How do I check if the Giftbit API is down using Claude Code?

Ask Claude Code to check the connection, and it will run checkapihealth and verifyapiconnection. It returns the HTTP status and connection latency directly to your shell.

Q: Where does Claude Code store my Giftbit credentials?

Your Giftbit API keys are stored securely in your local /.claude.json configuration file. The MCP Server uses these credentials locally, ensuring your recipient data and keys never leave your machine.

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Send rewards using Claude Code terminal commands

The `order_email_rewards` tool lets you trigger Giftbit digital gift card deliveries directly from Claude Code. Claude Code executes this tool to send Giftbit rewards without requiring a web browser or GUI using this MCP Server. For custom delivery flows, Claude Code uses `create_reward_links` to generate raw Giftbit URLs. You can pipe these Giftbit links directly into your Claude Code notification scripts.

Monitor active gifting campaigns from the CLI

The `list_reward_campaigns` tool retrieves all active and historical campaigns from your Giftbit account inside Claude Code. Claude Code queries this Giftbit list to help you audit your marketing spend. You can drill down into specific campaigns using `get_campaign_status` in Claude Code to see delivery rates. This gives you instant visibility into your automated Claude Code gifting pipelines.

Discover brands and regions in your terminal

The `list_reward_brands` tool outputs all available Giftbit brands directly to your Claude Code terminal. Claude Code filters these Giftbit brands by category or region using your command-line arguments. To verify regional compliance, Claude Code runs `list_delivery_regions` before placing any Giftbit orders. This ensures your Claude Code scripts never attempt to send invalid Giftbit cards to international users.

Setup guide

Set up Giftbit 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 giftbit-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http giftbit-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 Giftbit 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": {
    "giftbit-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Giftbit MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http giftbit-mcp -- ` in your terminal. Use `claude mcp list` to confirm that all 12 tools are registered and ready for execution.

Yes, you can script Claude Code to run the MCP Server tools on a schedule. It executes `order_email_rewards` or `create_embedded_links` headlessly, making it perfect for automated weekly rewards.

Ask Claude Code to check the connection, and it will run `check_api_health` and `verify_api_connection`. It returns the HTTP status and connection latency directly to your shell.

Yes, Claude Code can read a local CSV file, extract the email addresses, and loop through `order_email_rewards` to send the cards. It handles the parsing and execution in one go.

Your Giftbit API keys are stored securely in your local `~/.claude.json` configuration file. The MCP Server uses these credentials locally, ensuring your recipient data and keys never leave your machine.

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