Griffin MCP Server for Claude Code 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Griffin 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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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add griffin --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Griffin MCP Server
Connect your Griffin Banking-as-a-Service account to any AI agent and take full control of your embedded finance operations through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Griffin 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 Griffin data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Index Orchestration — Discover all available API resources and navigate your organization's banking infrastructure natively
- Account Oversight — List and inspect all bank accounts, including available balances and account numbers flawlessy
- Live Transaction Monitoring — Retrieve detailed transaction histories and resolve specific payment details including status and amounts flawlessly
- Verification Workflow — Manage KYC and KYB verifications by listing and inspecting individual verification records natively
- Financial Transfers — Trigger internal transfers between accounts to manage liquidity across your organization synchronously
- Payee Management — List and verify saved payees to ensure secure and accurate payment orchestration natively
The Griffin 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 Griffin to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Griffin 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 Griffin
Ask Claude: "Using Griffin, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Griffin MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Griffin 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 Griffin 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
Griffin + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Griffin MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Griffin tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Griffin nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Griffin outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Griffin status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Griffin MCP Tools for Claude Code (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Griffin to Claude Code via MCP:
create_internal_transfer
Transfer money between internal accounts
get_account
Get details for a specific bank account
get_index
Get the root index of resources from the Griffin API
get_me
Get details of the current authenticated user
get_organization
Get details for a specific organization
get_transaction
Get details for a specific transaction
get_verification
Get details for a specific verification
list_accounts
List bank accounts for an organization
list_organizations
List all accessible organizations
list_payees
List saved payees for an organization
list_transactions
Retrieve transaction history for a bank account
list_verifications
List KYC/KYB verifications for an organization
Example Prompts for Griffin in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Griffin immediately.
"List my organizations in Griffin"
"Show the recent transactions for account ID acc_93021"
"Check the KYC verification status for ID ver_88392"
Troubleshooting Griffin MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Griffin to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Griffin + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Griffin 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 Griffin with your favorite client
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Connect Griffin to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.