How to Use the Grid MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add Grid to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add with the server transport and URL in your terminal. Once added, you can use claude mcp list to confirm it is active.

Q: Can I script Grid actions with Claude Code?

Yes, you can call any tool like updateworksheetrecord from your shell scripts. It allows for advanced automation of your data workflows.

Q: Does Claude Code support Grid asset types?

You can use listsupportedassettypes to see what formats are available. This helps you validate your data ingestion logic before running full imports.

Q: How does Claude Code secure my Grid data?

Your configuration and tokens are stored in the local /.claude.json file, which is restricted to your user account. Data transmission is handled over a secure, encrypted transport.

Q: Can I fetch user profiles from Grid in Claude Code?

Yes, use getauthenticateduserprofile to retrieve your account details. This is useful for scripts that need to verify user identity before performing write operations.

Run Grid tools from the terminal with Claude Code for headless data management and CI/CD operations.

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Headless Grid data access in Claude Code

Integrate your data pipeline directly into shell scripts. Use `list_grid_worksheets` to pipe data into other command-line utilities. It is built for automation. You can schedule tasks that pull records and process them without a browser or GUI.

Manage Grid records via Claude Code

Use the terminal to create or remove records with `create_new_operational_record` and `remove_worksheet_record`. It's ideal for bulk updates or batch processing. Everything happens in the logs. You see exactly what tool was called and the JSON response it returned.

Verify Grid connectivity from Claude Code

Include `check_api_health` in your CI/CD scripts to ensure your pipeline doesn't break. It returns a status code you can use to trigger alerts. It's a reliable way to monitor your integration. If the health check fails, your script can stop execution before it hits a bad API state.

Setup guide

Set up Grid 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 grid-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Grid MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add` with the server transport and URL in your terminal. Once added, you can use `claude mcp list` to confirm it is active.

Yes, you can call any tool like `update_worksheet_record` from your shell scripts. It allows for advanced automation of your data workflows.

You can use `list_supported_asset_types` to see what formats are available. This helps you validate your data ingestion logic before running full imports.

Your configuration and tokens are stored in the local `~/.claude.json` file, which is restricted to your user account. Data transmission is handled over a secure, encrypted transport.

Yes, use `get_authenticated_user_profile` to retrieve your account details. This is useful for scripts that need to verify user identity before performing write operations.

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