How to Use the Housecall Pro MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I register the Housecall Pro MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http housecall-pro-mcp -- in your terminal. Use claude mcp list to verify that tools like getcompany are active and ready to be piped.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to export Housecall Pro customer lists?

Yes, you can tell Claude Code to run listcustomers and redirect the output to a local CSV file. This allows you to quickly clean and process customer data using standard command-line utilities.

Q: How do I inspect specific Housecall Pro job details using Claude Code?

Just ask Claude Code to check a job ID, and it will call getjob to output the full details to your terminal. You can easily pipe this text to other CLI tools or save it to a log file.

Q: Where does Claude Code store my Housecall Pro API credentials?

Your credentials and company data accessed via getcompany are managed through Vinkius's secure, single-token authentication. No raw API keys are stored in your local terminal history or shell configuration files.

Pipe Housecall Pro job queues and customer records directly into your terminal workflows using Claude Code.

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Command-line job dispatching via Claude Code

The `list_jobs` tool lets you query active service tickets directly from your shell. You can pipe this output to grep or jq to filter by date, status, or technician without opening a heavy web browser. Alright, let's say you need to assign a tech to a critical call. Claude Code pulls the roster with `list_technicians`, matches availability, and outputs the exact command line you need to run to update the schedule.

Terminal-based invoice audits using this MCP Server

This MCP Server gives you direct terminal access to `list_invoices` for instant financial auditing. You can run rapid shell queries to find outstanding balances and cross-reference them with `list_price_list_items` on the fly. The key here is speed. Instead of clicking through a slow UI, you pipe the raw JSON into your local reporting scripts, letting Claude Code parse thousands of line items in seconds.

Automating webhook checks in CI/CD pipelines

Claude Code calls `list_webhooks` to verify your production event routes during deployment. You can run this check as a pre-flight step in your GitHub Actions to ensure your backend won't miss job updates. If a webhook is missing, the agent flags it in the terminal output and suggests the exact configuration fix. This keeps your field service events flowing into your CRM without manual testing.

Setup guide

Set up Housecall Pro 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 housecall-pro-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http housecall-pro-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 Housecall Pro 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": {
    "housecall-pro-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Housecall Pro MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http housecall-pro-mcp -- ` in your terminal. Use `claude mcp list` to verify that tools like `get_company` are active and ready to be piped.

Yes, you can tell Claude Code to run `list_customers` and redirect the output to a local CSV file. This allows you to quickly clean and process customer data using standard command-line utilities.

Just ask Claude Code to check a job ID, and it will call `get_job` to output the full details to your terminal. You can easily pipe this text to other CLI tools or save it to a log file.

Yes, because Claude Code runs headless, you can script it to check `list_estimates` every morning. It can automatically generate a terminal report of expired quotes and email it to your sales team.

Your credentials and company data accessed via `get_company` are managed through Vinkius's secure, single-token authentication. No raw API keys are stored in your local terminal history or shell configuration files.

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