How to Use the HetrixTools MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can Claude Code and HetrixTools mute alerts during a cron job?

Yes. Your script can prompt Claude Code to run setmaintenancemode before the heavy lifting starts. It suppresses notifications until you tell it to revert to mode 1.

Q: How do I check an IP reputation with HetrixTools using Claude Code?

Just ask the CLI to verify the address. It executes checkipblacklist and prints the blocklist status directly to your terminal output.

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Command-line uptime monitoring

The `list_uptime_monitors` tool dumps your infrastructure health straight into your terminal session. Claude Code runs this headless, allowing you to pipe the output into other shell scripts or CI/CD pipelines. You get instant visibility into what is broken right now. When you need historical data, your CLI agent executes `list_uptime_reports`. It fetches the detailed logs for a specific monitor. If a server is permanently decommissioned, Claude Code cleans up the account by triggering `delete_uptime_monitor` via your terminal prompt.

HetrixTools MCP Server IP reputation

The `check_domain_blacklist` tool lets Claude Code perform on-demand scans directly from the command line. You bypass the web dashboard entirely and get the raw blocklist hits printed to stdout. Mail delivery issues require fast diagnostics, and this tool delivers exactly that. IPv4 addresses get the same treatment via the `check_ip_blacklist` tool. Since the API takes a few minutes to process these requests, Claude Code manages the wait state in the background. You can also audit your entire reputation setup by running `list_blacklist_monitors`.

Scripted maintenance windows

The `set_maintenance_mode` tool integrates into your deployment scripts to suppress alerts automatically. It flips the target to mode 3 right before a server restart, ensuring your on-call engineers sleep through routine patching. Tracking API consumption is critical for automated systems. Your terminal agent runs `get_account_usage` to verify you have enough quota before kicking off a massive bulk check. It can also pull notification routing details using `list_contact_lists`.

Setup guide

Set up HetrixTools 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 hetrixtools-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about HetrixTools MCP in Claude Code

Run claude mcp add --transport http hetrixtools -- in your terminal. Make sure you place all flags before the server name. Verify the connection with claude mcp list.

Yes. Your script can prompt Claude Code to run `set_maintenance_mode` before the heavy lifting starts. It suppresses notifications until you tell it to revert to mode 1.

Just ask the CLI to verify the address. It executes `check_ip_blacklist` and prints the blocklist status directly to your terminal output.

You pass the target details, and Claude Code formats the JSON body. It then calls `add_uptime_monitor` to register the new endpoint.

Vinkius handles the authentication via a single endpoint token, meaning your raw API keys never touch the client. Your IPv4 addresses and domain names are processed in an ephemeral sandbox that destroys itself the second the CLI command finishes.

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