GorillaDesk MCP Server for Claude Code 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add GorillaDesk 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 gorilladesk --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About GorillaDesk MCP Server
Connect your GorillaDesk account to your AI agent and streamline your field service management. Use natural language to query customer records, check job statuses, and manage invoices without manually navigating the software interface.
Claude Code registers GorillaDesk 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 GorillaDesk data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Customer Management — Search for customers, view their details, and create or update customer profiles instantly
- Job Tracking — List upcoming or past jobs (work orders) and retrieve specific details to keep your team aligned
- Invoicing — Check the status of unpaid invoices and review billing details for specific customers
- Note Taking — Read and add notes to customer profiles directly from the chat to ensure your technicians have all the context they need
The GorillaDesk 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 GorillaDesk to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the GorillaDesk 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 GorillaDesk
Ask Claude: "Using GorillaDesk, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the GorillaDesk MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with GorillaDesk 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 GorillaDesk 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
GorillaDesk + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the GorillaDesk MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed GorillaDesk tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query GorillaDesk nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe GorillaDesk outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query GorillaDesk status endpoints and alert on anomalies
GorillaDesk MCP Tools for Claude Code (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect GorillaDesk to Claude Code via MCP:
create_customer
Create a new customer profile
create_note
Add a note to a customer profile
get_company
Get details for the current GorillaDesk company account
get_customer
Get details for a specific customer
get_invoice
Get details of a specific invoice
get_job
Get details of a specific job
list_customers
List or search for customers
list_invoices
List invoices
list_jobs
List upcoming or past jobs (work orders)
list_notes
List notes for a specific customer
list_users
List all users/technicians in the account
update_customer
Update an existing customer
Example Prompts for GorillaDesk in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with GorillaDesk immediately.
"Find the customer record for john@example.com."
"Show me the details for job ID 88392."
"Check the schedule logic for Mike R. tomorrow and list all his confirmed routes."
Troubleshooting GorillaDesk MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting GorillaDesk to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
GorillaDesk + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating GorillaDesk 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 GorillaDesk with your favorite client
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Connect GorillaDesk to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.