How to Use the Hootsuite (Social Media Management) MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I install the Hootsuite (Social Media Management) MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http hootsuite-social-media-management-mcp -- in your terminal. Use claude mcp list to confirm the tools are registered.

Q: How does Claude Code handle media attachments via Hootsuite (Social Media Management) on this MCP Server?

Claude Code requests a destination URL via getmediauploadurl, uploads the asset using curl, and then references that media ID in your createmessage payload.

Q: Can I check my user permissions with this tool?

Yes. Run a command to have Claude Code call getme and listorganizations to verify your active developer credentials and access levels.

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Command terminal-based scheduling

The `create_message` tool allows you to schedule social media posts directly from your command line using ISO 8601 formatting. Claude Code processes your raw terminal prompts to format the exact release times without a GUI. This MCP Server approach lets you pipe local build logs or deployment status updates straight to your Hootsuite queue. It removes the friction of switching to a browser during active releases.

Monitor queues via Claude Code

The `list_messages` tool prints your entire scheduled and historical social queue directly to your terminal standard output. Claude Code parses this raw text to help you spot gaps or duplicate entries instantly. When you need to clear space, Claude Code calls `delete_message` using the post ID fetched from the list. This gives you rapid command-line control over your outbound feed.

Inspect profiles from your shell

The `list_social_profiles` tool outputs all connected social networks and their unique identifiers directly into your shell. Claude Code uses this raw data to target specific channels for your scripts. You can chain this with `get_social_profile` to verify profile states before initiating massive multi-channel updates. It keeps your terminal-based automation predictable and secure.

Setup guide

Set up Hootsuite (Social Media Management) 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 hootsuite-social-media-management-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Hootsuite (Social Media Management) transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Hootsuite (Social Media Management) tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http hootsuite-social-media-management-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 Hootsuite (Social Media Management) 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": {
    "hootsuite-social-media-management-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Hootsuite (Social Media Management) MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http hootsuite-social-media-management-mcp -- ` in your terminal. Use `claude mcp list` to confirm the tools are registered.

Yes, you can pipe a list of drafts directly to Claude Code, which will loop through them and call `create_message` for each entry. It executes the entire batch through this MCP Server without opening a browser.

Claude Code requests a destination URL via `get_media_upload_url`, uploads the asset using curl, and then references that media ID in your `create_message` payload.

Yes. Run a command to have Claude Code call `get_me` and `list_organizations` to verify your active developer credentials and access levels.

All message payloads, media links, and organizational details processed via `create_message` are protected by Vinkius's zero-trust gateway. Claude Code only interacts with these resources over encrypted, ephemeral channels.

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