GRIN MCP Server for Claude Code 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add GRIN 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 grin --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About GRIN MCP Server
Connect your GRIN Creator Management account to any AI agent and take full control of your influencer marketing workflows through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers GRIN 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 GRIN data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- CRM Orchestration — List and retrieve detailed creator profiles, social handles, and custom properties natively
- Campaign Management — Monitor active influencer campaigns and track specific creator activations flawlessly
- Content Oversight — Access and review the library of posts, stories, and media generated by your creators synchronously
- Performance Tracking — Retrieve conversion data and ROI metrics attributed to specific influencers flawlessly
- Logistics & Seeding — Manage product seeding orders and fulfillment statuses sent to creators natively
- Partnership Navigation — List and verify formal brand-creator relationships and manage payouts synchronously
The GRIN 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 GRIN to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the GRIN 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 GRIN
Ask Claude: "Using GRIN, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the GRIN MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with GRIN 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 GRIN 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
GRIN + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the GRIN MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed GRIN tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query GRIN nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe GRIN outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query GRIN status endpoints and alert on anomalies
GRIN MCP Tools for Claude Code (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect GRIN to Claude Code via MCP:
get_campaign
Get details for a specific campaign
get_contact
Get details for a specific creator
get_me
Get details for the current GRIN account
list_activations
Track creator participations within a campaign
list_campaigns
List active and past influencer campaigns
list_contacts
List all creators/influencers in the CRM
list_content
Access the library of posts and stories generated by creators
list_conversions
Track sales and ROI attributed to influencers
list_orders
Manage product seeding and fulfillment orders
list_partnerships
Manage formal brand-creator relationships
list_payments
List and manage creator payouts
update_contact
Update properties for a specific creator
Example Prompts for GRIN in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with GRIN immediately.
"List my influencer campaigns in GRIN"
"Show the conversion data for @janesmith"
"Check the status of seeding order #GF-88392"
Troubleshooting GRIN MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting GRIN to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
GRIN + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating GRIN 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 GRIN with your favorite client
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Connect GRIN to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.