How to Use the GoCardless MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add GoCardless to Claude Code?

Use the command claude mcp add followed by the server URL. Once added, verify the installation with claude mcp list.

Q: Does Claude Code log my GoCardless credentials?

Your config is stored in /.claude.json. The server keeps your session token private and only uses it to sign requests to the GoCardless API.

Claude Code runs GoCardless billing in your terminal. Headless, fast, and ready for your CI/CD pipelines.

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Headless GoCardless operations

Run your billing logic directly from the command line. Claude Code uses `collect_payment` to trigger debits without needing a browser or GUI. It's built for your scripts. You pipe the output into your next tool and keep your payment flow moving through your infrastructure.

Terminal-based GoCardless auditing

Query your entire transaction history using `list_payment_history` inside your shell. It returns the raw data you need for your logs or reports. There's no fluff. You get the JSON response back instantly and can filter it using standard terminal utilities.

Scripted GoCardless mandate management

Automate your recurring billing setup by chaining `list_recurring_payments` and `get_mandate_details`. Claude Code handles this in your CI/CD pipeline. It makes your infrastructure predictable. You set the rules, and the server executes them exactly as defined in your terminal session.

Setup guide

Set up GoCardless 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 gocardless-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about GoCardless MCP in Claude Code

Use the command `claude mcp add` followed by the server URL. Once added, verify the installation with `claude mcp list`.

Yes, provided you handle the environment authentication correctly. You can schedule tasks that query `list_recurring_payments` to check for active billing cycles.

Your config is stored in ~/.claude.json. The server keeps your session token private and only uses it to sign requests to the GoCardless API.

Every call returns an HTTP status. If a request fails, you can run `list_system_events` to see exactly what happened on the server side.

The server only processes your specific customer transaction data. It operates in a zero-trust sandbox where no outside party can intercept your payment records.

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