How to Use the GraphHopper MCP in Claude Code

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

Use the command line to add the server with the claude mcp add command. Ensure you specify the correct transport and URL flags.

Q: How do I verify that GraphHopper is working in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp list to check the server status. You can then trigger a test call to one of the endpoints to verify it is returning data.

Claude Code runs GraphHopper in your terminal to automate routing and geocoding at scale.

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Headless routing automation

Run `calculate_heavy_route` directly from your shell to generate truck-specific navigation. This fits perfectly into your existing bash scripts or CI/CD pipelines for automated logistics. It outputs raw data that you can pipe into other CLI tools. There is no GUI overhead, just the routing metrics you need for your backend services.

Batch VRP processing

Submit large-scale optimization jobs using `submit_vrp_optimizer` without leaving your terminal. The tool handles the job dispatch while you monitor the status via `poll_vrp_solution`. It is designed for high-throughput environments where you need to calculate routes for hundreds of vehicles simultaneously. You get the exact solution data needed for your fleet management backend.

System-wide geocoding

Use `reverse_geocode` to process coordinate logs from your server files. Claude Code reads your logs, performs the lookup, and formats the addresses for your database. It keeps your geocoding logic centralized in your code base. You can trigger these updates as part of your deployment process to keep map data fresh.

Setup guide

Set up GraphHopper 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 graphhopper-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about GraphHopper MCP in Claude Code

Use the command line to add the server with the `claude mcp add` command. Ensure you specify the correct transport and URL flags.

Yes, it is designed for headless use. You can script the tool calls to run routing matrix calculations as part of your nightly data processing.

You need to define the transport type, usually HTTP, before the server name. Check the help documentation for the full list of supported flags.

Run `claude mcp list` to check the server status. You can then trigger a test call to one of the endpoints to verify it is returning data.

The server operates within your secure environment. It only touches the coordinate logs you explicitly pass to it, and all traffic is encrypted over the transport layer.

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