How to Use the Granola MCP in Claude

Q: How do I search my Granola meeting history in Claude Desktop?

Run the searchdocuments tool directly in your chat. Claude Desktop queries the Granola API and returns matching documents with their IDs.

Q: Can Claude Desktop extract action items from multiple Granola meetings at once?

Yes, by passing multiple IDs to the getdocumentsbatch tool. Claude Desktop processes the batch and extracts tasks using getactionitems for each meeting.

Q: How does this Granola MCP Server handle large transcripts in Claude Desktop?

The gettranscript tool fetches the text directly, and Claude Desktop handles the token window. For very long meetings, use getsummary first to save token space.

Q: Can I filter my meetings by date?

Use the listbydate tool to narrow down documents. This lets your agent find discussions from specific sprint cycles or project weeks.

Feed your Granola meeting notes straight to Claude Desktop to instantly pull action items and transcripts during your chat.

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Run Granola workspace searches directly in Claude Desktop

The `search_documents` tool queries your entire Granola meeting history from the Claude Desktop chat interface. You type a quick query, and the server scans your workspace to find relevant notes without you clicking through a web app. This integration exposes the `list_recent` and `list_folders` tools so your local MCP agent can index recent discussions. Claude Desktop maps your workspace structure instantly, giving you immediate access to your team's decision history.

Extract meeting outcomes using this MCP Server

The `get_action_items` tool pulls structured tasks from any Granola meeting document directly into your active Claude Desktop thread. Your agent parses who owes what, letting you update your local task manager in seconds. You can pair this with `get_summary` to get a quick overview of the meeting's context before diving into deep work. Claude Desktop uses these tools to build a clear picture of team commitments.

Audit conversations with speaker-detected transcripts

The `get_transcript` tool retrieves the full speaker-labeled transcript from any Granola meeting to check exact quotes inside Claude Desktop. You do not have to rely on memory or scroll through endless audio files to find what was said. If you need to confirm attendee lists, the `get_participants` tool brings those details right into the chat. Claude Desktop processes the structured data to help you draft follow-up emails that reference the right people.

Setup guide

Set up Granola MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Granola MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Granola MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under granola-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "granola-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Granola MCP in Claude Desktop

Run the `search_documents` tool directly in your chat. Claude Desktop queries the Granola API and returns matching documents with their IDs.

Yes, by passing multiple IDs to the `get_documents_batch` tool. Claude Desktop processes the batch and extracts tasks using `get_action_items` for each meeting.

The `get_transcript` tool fetches the text directly, and Claude Desktop handles the token window. For very long meetings, use `get_summary` first to save token space.

Use the `list_by_date` tool to narrow down documents. This lets your agent find discussions from specific sprint cycles or project weeks.

Your meeting notes and transcripts never touch third-party databases during retrieval. Vinkius runs the server in an isolated sandbox, routing data directly between the Granola API and your local Claude Desktop app.

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