Givebutter MCP Server for Claude Code 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Givebutter 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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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add givebutter --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Givebutter MCP Server
Connect your Givebutter account to any AI agent to automate your fundraising operations and donor management through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Givebutter is the modern fundraising platform for nonprofits and changemakers. This MCP server enables you to retrieve donation transactions, manage fundraising campaigns, and synchronize donor profiles (contacts) directly through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Givebutter 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 Givebutter data drives decisions without human intervention.
Key Features
- Donation Oversight — List all donation transactions, fetch detailed metadata including status and timestamps, and monitor your revenue flow instantly.
- Campaign Management — Access active fundraising campaigns and events, retrieving detailed configuration and total raised amounts.
- Donor Synchronization — Search and list donor profiles, retrieve detailed contact metadata, and programmatically add new donors to your database.
- Offline Recording — Record offline donations or external payments programmatically to maintain a unified source of truth for your fundraising.
- Recurring Plan Monitoring — List and track configured recurring donation plans to understand long-term donor commitment.
- Webhook Visibility — Monitor active webhooks to ensure your internal systems are receiving real-time donation notifications.
- Real-time Synchronization — Keep your nonprofit's financial data accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.
The Givebutter 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 Givebutter to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Givebutter 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 Givebutter
Ask Claude: "Using Givebutter, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Givebutter MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Givebutter 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 Givebutter 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
Givebutter + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Givebutter MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Givebutter tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Givebutter nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Givebutter outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Givebutter status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Givebutter MCP Tools for Claude Code (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Givebutter to Claude Code via MCP:
get_account_details
Get account identity
get_campaign_details
Get campaign metadata
get_transaction_details
Get transaction metadata
list_donation_transactions
List donations
list_donation_webhooks
List webhook configs
list_donor_contacts
List donor profiles
list_fundraising_campaigns
List active campaigns
list_recent_donations
List last 10 success
list_recurring_plans
List recurring plans
record_offline_donation
Log a donation
sync_donor_contact
Add new donor
verify_api_connection
Check connection
Example Prompts for Givebutter in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Givebutter immediately.
"List all successful donations from the last 24 hours."
"Check the progress of our 'Annual Gala' campaign (ID: gala_2024)."
"Log an offline donation of $50.00 from 'Alice Smith' (ID: contact_123)."
Troubleshooting Givebutter MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Givebutter to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Givebutter + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Givebutter 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 Givebutter with your favorite client
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Connect Givebutter to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.