How to Use the GRIN MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can I chain GRIN tools in a Claude Code script?

Absolutely. You can write shell scripts that call listcampaigns followed by listactivations to perform complex data extraction.

Use Claude Code and the GRIN MCP Server to automate influencer reporting in your CI/CD pipelines.

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Automate creator CRM syncs with Claude Code

Run `list_contacts` in your terminal to pull creator data for your nightly sync scripts. It ensures your internal database stays current without manual intervention. If you need to update records, `update_contact` handles the payload perfectly. You can trigger these updates based on events in your own systems.

Headless campaign monitoring with Claude Code

Use `list_campaigns` to grab active project lists from your terminal. It allows you to pipe campaign data directly into your monitoring tools. Claude Code can also pull content metadata using `list_content`. This is perfect for generating automated status reports for your stakeholders.

Track influencer ROI via Claude Code

Fetch conversion data directly into your logs using `list_conversions`. It gives you instant access to ROI metrics without needing a browser. Reconcile payments by calling `list_payments` in your shell scripts. It makes your financial reporting repeatable and audit-ready.

Setup guide

Set up GRIN 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 grin-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about GRIN MCP in Claude Code

Yes. It supports headless execution, meaning you can run it in a GitHub Action or Docker container to automate GRIN data ingestion.

You provide your endpoint token in the configuration. The server handles the authentication, and Claude Code executes the tools securely.

No. The server is ephemeral and managed by Vinkius. Your data is processed in memory and never written to disk by the host.

Absolutely. You can write shell scripts that call `list_campaigns` followed by `list_activations` to perform complex data extraction.

The server uses a zero-trust architecture. It only interacts with creator and partnership records during your active command execution.

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