How to Use the GivingFuel MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the GivingFuel server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http givingfuel-mcp -- in your terminal. Use the claude mcp list command to verify that all ten tools are successfully registered.

Q: What is the fastest way to check my GivingFuel connection?

Ask your CLI agent to run verifyapiconnection. It executes a lightweight handshake to ensure your Vinkius credentials are valid, saving you from troubleshooting broken script runs.

Run headless GivingFuel reports and automate donor workflows directly from your terminal with Claude Code.

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The `list_donation_orders` tool retrieves your complete transaction log directly within your shell. Claude Code lets you pipe this JSON payload straight into CLI utilities like `jq` or custom bash scripts for instant processing. This MCP Server lets you run rapid diagnostic checks on your fundraising data without leaving your terminal. You do not need to open a browser or log into a heavy dashboard.

Automate cron jobs for peer campaigns

The `list_peer_campaigns` tool outputs active peer-to-peer fundraising metrics. Claude Code allows you to configure headless scripts that check these campaigns daily and ping your team's Slack channel with progress updates. This terminal-first MCP approach makes it easy to set up automated alerts. You write the logic once, and your CLI agent handles the scheduling and data retrieval.

Track daily registration spikes

The `list_donation_registrants` tool pulls the individual records of everyone who signed up to donate. Claude Code can filter this list using `filter_orders_by_date` to isolate signups from the last 24 hours. You get instant visibility into donor momentum. It simplifies the process of tracking daily growth, giving your operations team the exact numbers they need.

Setup guide

Set up GivingFuel 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 givingfuel-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about GivingFuel MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http givingfuel-mcp -- ` in your terminal. Use the `claude mcp list` command to verify that all ten tools are successfully registered.

Yes, this terminal client is designed for headless execution. You can run scripts in GitHub Actions using `list_financial_transactions` to verify successful charges automatically after a campaign closes.

Ask your CLI agent to run `verify_api_connection`. It executes a lightweight handshake to ensure your Vinkius credentials are valid, saving you from troubleshooting broken script runs.

Yes. You can instruct your terminal agent to fetch the latest records using the MCP tool `list_recent_donations` and format the output directly into a local CSV file on your machine.

Your CRM contacts, donor registrants, and financial logs are processed in ephemeral memory. Vinkius handles authentication securely, ensuring your donor databases are never cached or exposed to unauthorized terminal sessions.

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