How do I find an inbox ID?

Use the `list_shared_inboxes` tool to retrieve all shared mailboxes you have access to, along with their unique identifiers and names.

Can I assign a conversation to a specific teammate?

Yes! Use the `update_thread_status` tool and provide the `assignee_id`. You can find valid user IDs using the `list_inbox_members` tool.

Does Hiver support collaborative drafting through AI?

Yes, the `create_shared_draft` tool allows your AI agent to write directly into a Gmail thread, which your team can then review and send from the Hiver interface.

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Hiver MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 12 tools to Create Shared Draft, Get Api Status, Get Conversation Details, and more

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Hiver 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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About Hiver MCP Server

Connect your Hiver account to any AI agent and transform your Gmail-based customer support into an intelligent, automated operation through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Hiver 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 Hiver data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Shared Inbox Management — List all shared mailboxes and retrieve detailed metadata for active email conversations
Workflow Automation — Programmatically update conversation statuses (open, pending, closed) and manage assignments across your team
Collaborative Drafting — Create shared drafts within Gmail threads directly through your agent to orchestrate perfect replies
Tagging & Organization — Search and apply tags to categorize threads and maintain a high-fidelity collaboration ecosystem
Team Visibility — List and search for inbox members to understand who is available and manage workload distribution

The Hiver 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.

All 12 Hiver tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Hiver through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning shared-inbox, gmail-integration, email-management, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_shared_draft

Draft team reply

get_api_status

Check connection

get_conversation_details

Read email thread

get_inbox_details

Get mailbox info

list_inbox_conversations

List shared threads

list_inbox_members

List team members

list_inbox_tags

Get mailbox tags

list_shared_inboxes

List Hiver inboxes

search_tags_by_name

Find tags

search_team_members

Find members

test_hiver_auth

Verify credentials

update_thread_status

Modify conversation

Connect Hiver to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Hiver into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 Hiver

Ask Claude: "Using Hiver, show me...". 12 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Hiver MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Hiver 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 Hiver 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

Hiver + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Hiver MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Hiver tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Hiver nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Hiver outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Hiver status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Hiver in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Hiver immediately.

"List all shared inboxes in my Hiver account."

"Show me the last 5 open conversations in the 'Support' inbox."

"Assign conversation 'thread-123' to user 'user-456' and add the tag 'priority'."

Troubleshooting Hiver MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Hiver to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Hiver + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Hiver MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run 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?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.