Guidebook MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Guidebook 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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claude mcp add guidebook --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Guidebook MCP Server
Connect your Guidebook Builder account to any AI agent and manage your mobile event or organization app content through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Guidebook as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Guidebook data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Guide Oversight — List all mobile guides in your account and retrieve detailed metadata for each.
- Schedule Management — Browse, list, and inspect schedule sessions to keep your event timeline up to date.
- Speaker Coordination — Access speaker profiles and presenter details to ensure all bio information is accurate.
- Custom Lists — Manage Exhibitors, Sponsors, or any other custom data lists within your app.
- Venue & Locations — Retrieve all defined locations and map data for your event.
- Rate Limit Tracking — Monitor your API usage to stay within your daily quota.
The Guidebook MCP Server exposes 10 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 Guidebook to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Guidebook 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 Guidebook
Ask Claude: "Using Guidebook, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Guidebook MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Guidebook 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 Guidebook 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
Guidebook + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Guidebook MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Guidebook tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Guidebook nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Guidebook outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Guidebook status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Guidebook MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Guidebook to Claude Code via MCP:
get_guide
Get detailed information about a specific guide
get_rate_limit
Check current API usage and rate limits
get_session
Get details for a specific schedule session
get_speaker
Get details for a specific speaker profile
list_custom_lists
List custom list items (e.g., Exhibitors, Sponsors) for a guide
list_guides
List all guides available in the account
list_locations
List all locations/venues defined for a guide
list_schedules
List schedules for a specific guide
list_sessions
List all schedule sessions for a specific guide
list_speakers
List all speakers/presenters for a specific guide
Example Prompts for Guidebook in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Guidebook immediately.
"List all active mobile guides in my account."
"Show the schedule sessions for guide ID 8821."
"Who are the speakers for the Global Tech Summit?"
Troubleshooting Guidebook MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Guidebook to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Guidebook + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Guidebook 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 Guidebook with your favorite client
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Connect Guidebook to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.