How to Use the Highnote MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add Highnote to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http highnote-mcp -- in your terminal. This registers the Highnote MCP server in your local /.claude.json configuration file immediately.

Q: Can I automate Highnote ledger exports in Claude Code?

Yes, Claude Code calls listledgerentries to pull Highnote ledger data directly into your terminal. You can pipe this data into local CSV files for quick manual verification.

Q: How does Claude Code verify my Highnote API profile?

Claude Code executes getapiprofile to check your authenticated Highnote user credentials. This command confirms your terminal has the correct permissions before running any write operations over the MCP connection.

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Headless Card Status Control

The `update_card_status` tool changes Highnote card states to ACTIVE, FROZEN, or CLOSED directly from your terminal. Claude Code calls this tool during SSH sessions or local scripts to lock compromised cards instantly. This terminal-first approach uses `list_payment_cards` to find specific Highnote card IDs before modifying their state. You avoid loading heavy browser dashboards just to freeze a single virtual Highnote card via Claude Code.

Terminal-Based Reconciliation via MCP Server

By executing `list_ledger_entries`, you fetch individual Highnote ledger items for precise account reconciliation. Claude Code pipes this raw output directly into local shell scripts or grep filters to isolate specific ledger discrepancies. You can run automated cron jobs that call Highnote's `get_financial_account` to verify account balances. Claude Code parses this financial data and alerts your team via terminal output if balances drop below a threshold.

Direct Transaction Inspection

Using the `get_transaction_details` tool retrieves metadata for a specific Highnote payment transaction. Claude Code queries this data headlessly, letting you inspect transaction details without opening external browser windows. It combines this with `list_financial_transactions` to monitor live spending in your Highnote program. You get raw, structured JSON formatted directly in your standard Claude Code terminal output.

Setup guide

Set up Highnote 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 highnote-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Highnote MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http highnote-mcp -- ` in your terminal. This registers the Highnote MCP server in your local `~/.claude.json` configuration file immediately.

Yes, Claude Code calls `list_ledger_entries` to pull Highnote ledger data directly into your terminal. You can pipe this data into local CSV files for quick manual verification.

Claude Code executes `get_api_profile` to check your authenticated Highnote user credentials. This command confirms your terminal has the correct permissions before running any write operations over the MCP connection.

The Highnote server supports stdio, HTTP, and SSE transport protocols when connecting to Claude Code. You configure these options using the terminal flags during the initial setup command.

Your Highnote ledger entries and account balances are processed locally through Vinkius's ephemeral V8 sandbox. This MCP setup ensures that your Highnote financial data is never stored permanently or exposed to untrusted external environments during Claude Code sessions.

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