How to Use the Guidebook MCP in Claude Code

Q: How does Claude Code handle Guidebook attendee lists?

The CLI agent uses the MCP connection to run listattendees and pull your Guidebook registration roster directly into the terminal. You can pipe this raw output to local files or other CLI utilities to run quick audits.

Manage Guidebook schedules, attendee lists, and custom directories directly from your terminal using Claude Code.

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Script Guidebook updates from the command line

Script Guidebook updates using `list_guides` and `check_guidebook_status` directly from the Claude Code terminal. Claude Code brings full Guidebook event management to your command line. You can pipe the terminal output directly into grep or jq to filter your Guidebook event configurations on the fly. When Guidebook schedules change last minute, update your app without opening a browser. The Claude Code agent executes `update_guide` to modify event descriptions, cover images, or guide settings, making it easy to automate app updates inside shell scripts.

Sync conference sessions via CLI

Sync Guidebook conference sessions via CLI using `list_events` and `get_event` to manage complex tracks. Claude Code queries your schedule database and maps rooms by querying `list_locations`, allowing you to script bulk changes for Guidebook conferences. This terminal-first MCP Server connection is perfect for setting up automated cron jobs with Claude Code. You can schedule a daily script that pulls Guidebook registration data, checks for new sessions, and updates the live mobile app before your attendees wake up.

Automate custom directory uploads

Upload large volumes of vendor and sponsor data using `create_custom_list_item` straight to your Guidebook mobile guide. Claude Code reads local JSON or CSV datasets and populates your Guidebook exhibitor directories. It checks for existing items with `list_custom_lists` and `list_custom_list_items` to prevent duplicate entries with this MCP tool. The Claude Code agent handles the raw data mapping in the background. It reformats phone numbers, address fields, and booth assignments to match Guidebook's schema, ensuring your directories look clean on mobile screens.

Setup guide

Set up Guidebook 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 guidebook-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Guidebook MCP in Claude Code

Run the add command in your terminal to register the MCP server with Claude Code. This command adds the server to your local configuration so the CLI agent can access the twelve Guidebook tools immediately.

Yes, you can write a bash script that pipes local CSV updates to Claude Code, which then runs `list_events` and `update_guide` to sync the changes automatically.

The CLI agent uses the MCP connection to run `list_attendees` and pull your Guidebook registration roster directly into the terminal. You can pipe this raw output to local files or other CLI utilities to run quick audits.

Ask Claude Code to add the sponsor details. The agent will identify the correct directory using `list_custom_lists` and create the new entry using `create_custom_list_item` with the booth details.

Yes, your Guidebook API tokens and attendee lists are protected by Vinkius's single-endpoint token architecture when using Claude Code. No sensitive event credentials are saved in your local shell history, keeping your administrative access secure.

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